Multiple Choice

 

MC is a frequently used and favoured type of task/test. Why?

Suggested format:

• 10 questions
• 4 distractors for each (no mistakes allowed as distractors!)
• For questions and answers, preferably use sentences, not isolated words. Do not translate.
• Keep in mind WHAT you want to teach. Language, facts, or both?

Feedback should include

• correct language input
• additional information/facts
• hints or directions toward the correct answer

MC tasks, above all task types, must offer a high quality feedback: motivating, positive, informative.

How do I make a good feedback in multiple choice?

Just follow these simple tips:

• DO NOT use capitals, exclamation marks, "NO!" "Unfortunately..." etc.
• Be positive :) - do not start the feedback with "Sorry, no..."
• Add extra information in good English, eg.:

Where do lions live? Chosen answer: "Malaysia" 

Feedback: "Tigers live in India, but lions live in Africa."

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TASK 1

• Choose a simple vocabulary-focused topic, e.g. furniture, winter clothes... remember the fields you covered at high school.
• Create a list of 10 vocabulary items you want to teach and practice.
• Formulate 5 MC questions, and 4 distractors to each.
• Add suitable feedback to each distractor.

TASK 2

Having all the items described above ready, go to moodle and create a MC test in your personal space.

Postup - pro české nastavení:

• Zapnout režim úprav
• Založit test. to byste měli mít hotové :)
• Otevřít test
• Zvolit příkaz Upravit test
• Zvolit příkaz Přidat +novou úlohu
• Zvolit typ Výběr z možných odpovědí

Vyplněním formuláře vytvoříte první otázku.

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Hot Potatoes