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Why multiple-choice questions are (too often) problematic

Patti Shank

These and other problems (such as the problems in the list above) lead to invalid questions and assessments. Negatively-worded multiple choice questions: An avoidable threat to validity, Practical Assessment, Research & Evaluation , 22(3), 1-14. A taxonomy of multiple-choice item-writing rules. Haladyna, T.

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Bloom reheated

Learning with e's

In an age of digital media, where learners create, remix and share their own content, an overhaul of Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy was long overdue. Yesterday I posted a critique of Bloom's Cognitive Taxonomy and argued that it is outmoded in the digital age. He places 'Creating' at the apex of the pyramid, with 'Evaluating' beneath it.

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What would I see if I rode on a beam of light?

The Learning Circuits

Evaluation: deciding if the insight is valuable and worth pursuing. Evaluation: He then spends another six months creating, evaluating, Elaboration: and elaborating two papers that are accepted by the editors of Physical Review. This is how problems are solved and novel ideas are created. Insight: the "Aha!"

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Learning theories

Ed App

Cognitivism, as suggested by the name, focuses on cognitive processes of the mind such as thinking, memory, recall, and problem-solving. Collaborative problem-solving, discussion-based activities, and peer-to-peer teaching are ideal activity formats that enable social interactions that enhance learning. Cognitivism.