Use Clear and Concise Language
Balance Question Difficulty
Writing Effective Assessment Questions
Avoid Ambiguity
Include All Possible Correct Responses
One Concept per Question
Provide Clear Instructions
Use Action Verbs
Include a Variety of Question Types
Avoid Negative WordinG
Avoid Tricky Questions
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Use Action Verbs
Start questions with action verbs that clearly indicate the desired response. Common action verbs include "define," "compare," "contrast," "analyze," "evaluate," and "explain."
Use Clear and Concise Language
Write questions in a straightforward and easily understandable manner. Avoid jargon, complex sentence structures, or vague wording that can confuse the learner.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Include a Variety of Question Types
Mix different types of questions to assess various levels of cognitive skills, including multiple choice, matching, and ordering questions.
Include All Possible Correct Responses
Ensure that all correct answers are included and that incorrect options are plausible but clearly incorrect. This enhances the reliability of multiple-choice questions.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Avoid Ambiguity
Ensure that there is only one correct interpretation of the question. Ambiguous questions can lead to confusion and unreliable results.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
- Generate experiences with your content.
- It’s got the Wow effect. Very Wow.
- Make sure your audience remembers the message.
- Activate and surprise your audience.
Avoid Tricky Questions
Questions should assess knowledge and skills fairly. Avoid creating questions with the sole purpose of tricking or confusing the learner.
One Concept Per Question
Each question should assess a single concept or skill. Avoid questions that ask about two or more ideas at once.
Provide Clear Instructions
Offer clear and specific instructions for each question type.
Avoid Negative Wording
Negative phrasing can confuse learners. If using negatives, make them explicit and ensure they're absolutely necessary for the question.
Balance Question Difficulty
Include questions of varying difficulty levels, from easy to challenging, to accurately gauge the learner's proficiency.
Assessment Strategy
Andrew Black
Created on April 30, 2024
Start designing with a free template
Discover more than 1500 professional designs like these:
View
Akihabara Connectors Infographic
View
Essential Infographic
View
Practical Infographic
View
Akihabara Infographic
View
Interactive QR Code Generator
View
Witchcraft vertical Infographic
View
Halloween Horizontal Infographic
Explore all templates
Transcript
Use Clear and Concise Language
Balance Question Difficulty
Writing Effective Assessment Questions
Avoid Ambiguity
Include All Possible Correct Responses
One Concept per Question
Provide Clear Instructions
Use Action Verbs
Include a Variety of Question Types
Avoid Negative WordinG
Avoid Tricky Questions
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
Use Action Verbs
Start questions with action verbs that clearly indicate the desired response. Common action verbs include "define," "compare," "contrast," "analyze," "evaluate," and "explain."
Use Clear and Concise Language
Write questions in a straightforward and easily understandable manner. Avoid jargon, complex sentence structures, or vague wording that can confuse the learner.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
Include a Variety of Question Types
Mix different types of questions to assess various levels of cognitive skills, including multiple choice, matching, and ordering questions.
Include All Possible Correct Responses
Ensure that all correct answers are included and that incorrect options are plausible but clearly incorrect. This enhances the reliability of multiple-choice questions.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
Avoid Ambiguity
Ensure that there is only one correct interpretation of the question. Ambiguous questions can lead to confusion and unreliable results.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
Got an idea?
Bring it to life with an interactive window
Create a new layer with all the Genially features.
Avoid Tricky Questions
Questions should assess knowledge and skills fairly. Avoid creating questions with the sole purpose of tricking or confusing the learner.
One Concept Per Question
Each question should assess a single concept or skill. Avoid questions that ask about two or more ideas at once.
Provide Clear Instructions
Offer clear and specific instructions for each question type.
Avoid Negative Wording
Negative phrasing can confuse learners. If using negatives, make them explicit and ensure they're absolutely necessary for the question.
Balance Question Difficulty
Include questions of varying difficulty levels, from easy to challenging, to accurately gauge the learner's proficiency.