A Comparison of Multiple-Choice and Constructed Figural Response Items.

Martinez, Michael E.

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Publication Date: 1991

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A Comparison of Multiple-Choice and Constructed Figural Response Items.

Martinez, Michael E.

Journal of Educational Measurement, v28 n2 p131-45 Sum 1991

Figural response items (FRIs) in science were administered to 347 fourth graders, 365 eighth graders, and 322 twelfth graders. Item and test statistics from parallel FRIs and multiple-choice questions illustrate FRIs' more difficult and more discriminating nature. Relevance of guessing to FRIs and diagnostic value of the item type are highlighted. (SLD)

Descriptors: Comparative Testing, Constructed Response, Elementary School Students, Elementary Secondary Education, Grade 12, Grade 4, Grade 8, Guessing (Tests), High School Students, Multiple Choice Tests, Science Tests, Test Format, Test Items, Testing Problems

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Language: English

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