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Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique: multiple-choice test that "behaves" like an essay examination
Michael L Epstein1, Gary M Brosvic
1Science and Technology Center, Rider University, Lawrenceville, NJ 08648-3099, USA. Epstein@Rider.edu
Psychological Reports
|March 20, 2002
Summary
A new multiple-choice testing system offers immediate feedback and partial credit, presenting a viable alternative to traditional essay exams for assessing student knowledge effectively.
Area of Science:
- Educational Technology
- Assessment Methods
Background:
- Traditional essay examinations often lack immediate feedback mechanisms.
- Assessing proximate knowledge with partial credit is challenging in standard testing formats.
Purpose of the Study:
- To propose a novel multiple-choice testing system.
- To offer an alternative assessment method to essay examinations.
Main Methods:
- Developing a multiple-choice testing system.
- Implementing immediate affirming or corrective feedback.
- Incorporating partial credit allocation for proximate knowledge.
Main Results:
- The proposed system provides instant feedback to learners.
- Partial credit can be awarded for closely related correct answers.
- This system serves as a practical alternative to essay-based assessments.
Conclusions:
- The multiple-choice system enhances learning through immediate feedback.
- Partial credit acknowledges nuanced understanding, improving assessment fairness.
- This innovative approach offers a more efficient and informative evaluation method.