Sample Item Types

The answers to the following questions can be found in this text: 

ASSOCIATIONS: Drag and drop the answer choices to form pairs.

Respond to an association question by pairing each of a set of elements in the 2^nd column with one of the choices provided in the 1^st column. Association questions are used to assess recognition and recall of related information. The response is deemed correct when the respondent has successfully matched all of the elements.

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Select the correct answer from a list of possible answers.

Respond to a multiple choice question by selecting the correct answer from a list that includes the correct answer and several incorrect answers. Multiple choice questions are used to test comprehension of a broad range of content. The context of the item and the type of response required determines whether the item is recall or interpretation. The response is deemed correct when the respondent has selected the single correct answer.

SEQUENCING: Drag and drop the answer choices in the correct order to form a logical text. 

Respond to a sequencing question by dragging the elements into the correct order. Sequencing questions are used to test the ability to recall a series of events or a process in the order in which it was presented. They measure the ability to construct meaning and comprehend logical consequences expressed in verbal or written form. The response is deemed correct when the respondent has arranged all of the elements in the correct order.

CLOZE TEXT: Drag and drop the correct answers into the blank spaces.

Respond to a cloze text with drag-and-drop question by filling in the blanks in a text. Drag the correct answer from a predefined set of possible answers above the text to the appropriate blank in the text. Cloze text with drag-and-drop questions are used to assess language skills by imitating the editing process. They measure the ability to infer the most appropriate conclusion to an incomplete statement. The response is deemed correct when the respondent has filled in all of the blanks correctly.

CLOZE TEXT: Select the correct answer from a list of possible answers.

Respond to a cloze text with menus question by filling in the blanks in a text. Select the correct answer from a predefined list of possible answers. Cloze text with menus questions are used to assess the ability to compare options and make accurate choices. Cloze text with menus questions are simpler to decode than cloze text with drag-and-drop, as they narrow the range of correct answers. The response is deemed correct when the respondent has selected the single correct answer.