Assessment in a problem-based learning course: Twelve tips for constructing multiple choice questions that test students' cognitive skills

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education

Volumn 31, Issue 6, 2003, Pages 428-434

  Azer, Samy A ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF MELBOURNE   (Australia)

Author keywords

Assessment; Cognitive skills; Medical and health professional education; Multiple choice questions; Problem based learning; Scenario based questions

Indexed keywords

COGNITION; EDUCATION PROGRAM; LEARNING; MEDICAL EDUCATION; MULTIPLE CHOICE TEST; PHILOSOPHY; PROBLEM SOLVING; REVIEW; SKILL;

EID: 0346244007     PISSN: 14708175     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1002/bmb.2003.494031060288     Document Type: Review

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