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Peer reviewedDodd, David K.; Leal, Linda – Teaching of Psychology, 1988
Discusses answer justification, a technique that allows students to convert multiple-choice items perceived to be "tricky" into short-answer essay questions. Convincing justifications earn students credit for missed items. The procedure is reported to be easy to administer and very popular among students. (Author/GEA)
Descriptors: Guessing (Tests), Higher Education, Multiple Choice Tests, Psychology
Meyers, Judith N. – 1997
The test-preparation program in this guide covers all forms of test taking to help students deal with real-world problems like test anxiety and insufficient preparation time. The chapters are: (1) "Finding Out about the Tests You Must Take"; (2) "Making a Study Plan"; (3) "Carrying Out Your Study Plan"; (4) "Learning Strategies"; (5) "Coping with…
Descriptors: Guessing (Tests), Higher Education, Secondary Education, Study Skills
Peer reviewedKolstad, Rosemarie; And Others – Journal of Dental Education, 1982
Nonrestricted-answer, multiple-choice test items are recommended as a way of including more facts and fewer incorrect answers in test items, and they do not cue successful guessing as restricted multiple choice items can. Examination construction, scoring, and reliability are discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Guessing (Tests), Higher Education, Item Analysis, Multiple Choice Tests
