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Treagust, David F.; Chandrasegaran, A. L. – International Journal of Science Education, 2007
Over the past two decades, several two-tier multiple-choice diagnostic tests in science at a variety grade levels have been reported in the extant literature from several countries. This review summarises these studies, provides an overview of the methodology for their construction, presents two examples of typical items, and lists studies…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Sampling, Diagnostic Tests, Chemistry
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Kolstad, Rosemarie K.; Kolstad, Robert A. – Clearing House, 1982
Argues that multiple choice tests can be effective only if the items are written in a format suitable for testing the mastery of specific instructional objectives. Proposes the use of nonrestrictive test items and cites examples of such items. (FL)
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Multiple Choice Tests, Test Construction, Test Format