Creating Exams and Assignments
This section will provide you with information pertinent to creating an exam whether it is a paper-based exam or an exam that will take place online within Moodle.
Testing for Student Learning
Align your assessment practices with the goals of your course.
How should I structure an exam?
This article explores the structure and contents of exams and provides some tips to help you build your exams.
How do I create good multiple choice questions?
Selected response questions can be tricky. Be sure to pick good distractors and learn what distractors should never be used.
How do I create excellent constructed-response questions?
Short or long answer questions can be an excellent way to assess students on an exam. Learn the best ways to create these types of questions.
Basic Question Design - Poster
Designed by Richelle Marynowski September 2016 Adapted from Alberta Education 2010
Principles of Test Building
Designed by Richelle Marynowski September 2016 Adapted from Alberta Education 2010
Are there rules relating to final exams and projects?
How much can an exam be worth? When can exams be given?