Creating Exams and Assignments

This section will provide you with information pertinent to creating an exam whether it is a paper-based exam or an exam that will take place online within Moodle.

Testing for Student Learning

Align your assessment practices with the goals of your course.

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How should I structure an exam?

This article explores the structure and contents of exams and provides some tips to help you build your exams.

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How do I create good multiple choice questions?

Selected response questions can be tricky. Be sure to pick good distractors and learn what distractors should never be used.

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How do I create excellent constructed-response questions?

Short or long answer questions can be an excellent way to assess students on an exam. Learn the best ways to create these types of questions.

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Basic Question Design - PosterĀ 

Designed by Richelle Marynowski September 2016 Adapted from Alberta Education 2010

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Principles of Test Building

Designed by Richelle Marynowski September 2016 Adapted from Alberta Education 2010

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Are there rules relating to final exams and projects?

How much can an exam be worth? When can exams be given?

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