ERIC Number: EJ977792
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012-Jan
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-0094-0771
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Effective Use of Multiple-Choice Items in the Mathematics Classroom
Barlow, Angela T.; Marolt, Amy M.
Middle School Journal (J3), v43 n3 p50-55 Jan 2012
Multiple-choice items are commonly viewed as a summative check for skill attainment, but they can be used to assess other dimensions of student learning. The purpose of this article is to offer an expanded view of the use of multiple-choice items in the middle level mathematics classroom. It presents three alternative uses of multiple-choice items that are aligned with the Assessment Principle of the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standards. (Contains 6 figures.)
Descriptors: Mathematics Teachers, Mathematics Instruction, Teaching Methods, Evaluation Methods, Middle Schools, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Evaluation, Multiple Choice Tests, Academic Standards, Social Development, Educational Technology, Handheld Devices
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Middle Schools
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Language: English
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