Characteristics of Questions on Tests Administered by Mainstream Secondary Classroom Teachers.

Putnam, M. Lewis

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Publication Date: 1992

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Characteristics of Questions on Tests Administered by Mainstream Secondary Classroom Teachers.

Putnam, M. Lewis

Learning Disabilities Research and Practice, v7 n3 p129-36 Sum 1992

This investigation of 360 tests administered in English, mathematics, science, and social studies classes in grades 7 and 10 found that the most frequent question type was multiple choice, which poses particular problems for students with mild handicaps. The majority of questions were at the knowledge level, either recognition or production. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Emotional Disturbances, Knowledge Level, Learning Disabilities, Mainstreaming, Mild Disabilities, Mild Mental Retardation, Multiple Choice Tests, Questioning Techniques, Response Style (Tests), Secondary Education, Teacher Made Tests, Test Format, Testing

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Language: English

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