Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs) Glossary Definition

Term Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs)
Definition

Multiple-choice questions are assessment items that ask learners to select one or more answers from provided options.

Context & Usage

Good MCQs align with objectives, use plausible distractors, avoid cueing, and can assess more than recall when written around scenarios or decisions.

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