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Item modelling procedure for constructing content-equivalent multiple choice questions.

A LaDuca, W I Staples, B Templeton

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    Systematic methods improve multiple choice questions by addressing content-equivalence and item-writer bias. This study introduces item modelling, a new procedure for developing better multiple choice questions.

    Area of Science:

    • Educational Measurement
    • Psychometrics

    Background:

    • Multiple choice questions (MCQs) are widely used in assessments.
    • Existing research highlights issues like inadequate content-equivalence and item-writer bias in MCQs.
    • Systematic item-writing methods are proposed to enhance MCQ quality.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To describe the preliminary development of a novel item-writing method.
    • To introduce and detail a procedure called item modelling for creating MCQs.

    Main Methods:

    • Development of a new systematic procedure for writing MCQs.
    • Detailed description of the item modelling process.

    Main Results:

    • Preliminary development of the item modelling method is complete.

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  • The procedural details of item modelling are outlined.

    • Conclusions:

    • Item modelling offers a systematic approach to address deficiencies in MCQ development.
    • This new method has the potential to improve the quality and fairness of MCQs.