MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION EXAMINATION PROCESS: A DESCRIPTIVE ANALYSIS

Abstract

Multiple-Choice Question (MCQ) is a form of assessment in which respondents are asked to choose the best possible answer(s) out of a list of options, including the True / False questions that provide only two options. Despite the common use of MCQ assessment method in education, there are some teachers who may not fully understand its examination process. The main purpose of this paper is to analyse the MCQ examination process to provide a clearer picture for the teachers in their utilization and for the educational administration for their decision making purposes on the MCQ assessment method. The Analysis begins with examination of a MCQ (True/False) exam paper, and follows by discussing the MCQ strengths and weaknesses, and ends with a proposal to the MCQ Model for improving the examination method. In examining the process, issues that involved were ; items analysis to inform teaching, concept of quality MCQ exams, correlation between teaching and learning, as well as assessment validity and reliability.