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ERIC Number: EJ378073
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1988
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Writing Better Physics Exams.
Stith, James H.; Costantine, Alfred G.
Physics Teacher, v26 n3 p138-44 Mar 1988
Outlines a method to write multiple (four) versions of each examination. Reviews some advantages and disadvantages of multiple-choice and open-ended problems. Considers the writing and grading techniques used. Reports that the examination met the consistency requirement and received a good evaluation from students. (YP)
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, College Science, Criterion Referenced Tests, Essay Tests, Higher Education, Item Analysis, Item Banks, Item Sampling, Physics, Science Education, Science Tests, Secondary Education, Secondary School Science, Teacher Made Tests, Test Construction, Test Format
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
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Language: English
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Identifiers: United States Military Academy