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The Blackboard learning management system contains 7 different question types for use when constructing online assessments or online surveys. The information below can be used to assist in constructing effective questions and answers. Fill-in-the-Blank: This question type is used when the student must identify detailed knowledge. · Keep answers 1 – 2 words (NOTE: Blackboard uses character recognition when grading this question type. Answers are character sensitive, but not case sensitive. Students must type letters, numbers, spaces, and punctuation marks exactly to receive credit.) · Enter multiple versions of the correct answer to help ensure proper grading (Blackboard allows for up to 20 responses) EXAMPLE: “The first president of the United States is _____.” can be answered as George Washington, Washington, President Washington, etc. · You must type underscores in the question to create the blank space when building your question. Keep the blank space approximately the same size for all questions. A good rule of thumb is 5 underscores for each blank space. · Consider providing common spelling errors as answers if spelling is not an issue Matching: This question type is used to determine if a student can identify and discriminate among related or similar items. · Indicate in the directions if an answer can be used more than once · Provide more answers than questions to eliminate the process of elimination Multiple Answer: This question type is used when one or more answers are correct. This question type adds a greater level of difficulty than multiple choice. · Provide as many responses as necessary, usually 4 (Blackboard allows for up to 20 responses) · Include barely wrong and nearly right distracter responses · Refrain from using articles such as “a” and “an” at the end of the question as this can indicate the correct answer · Attempt to keep all responses similar length Multiple Choice: This question type is used when there is only one correct answer. · Provide as many responses as necessary, usually 4 (Blackboard allows for up to 20 responses) · Include barely wrong and nearly right distractor responses · Limit the use of “all of the above” or “none of the above” responses · Refrain from using articles such as “a” and “an” at the end of the question as this can indicate the correct answer · Attempt to keep all responses similar length Ordering: This question type requires the student to properly order provided answers. This question type is normally used for recall of sequential events, facts, and steps. Short Answer/Essay: This question type is used when the student is required to think reflectively and express their answer in writing. · Ask the question based on one idea or main point per question · Phrase the question to limit the number and form of correct answers · The question should ask for comparisons, decisions, solutions, cause-effect relationships, or explanations · Consider setting limits on the number of words in the answer True/False: This question type is used when you want a student to identify a completely true or false statement. · Write with only one idea in each statement · Avoid using negatives such as “no” or “not” as they tend to cause confusion · Avoid using absolutes such as “all”, “always”, “every”, “none”, and “never” Printer Friendly Version (35 KB Microsoft Word File) References: Blackboard Inc. (2002). Creating assessments and managing grades in blackboard 5.5. Washington DC: Author. Horton, W. (2001). Evaluating e-learning. Alexandria, VA: American Society for Training & Development. United States Air Force. (1993). Information for designers of instructional systems (AF Handbook 36-2235 Volume 9). Washington DC: Author.
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