IACLE Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)

MCQs - a great educational tool

The IACLE Europe MCQ databank, originally initiated through former IACLE Europe Regional Council members, continues to gain ground through Judith's liaison, input from Sonja (IACLE Director of Education) and involvement of some 20 active IACLE Europe members. Contributors have received a copy of the latest databank of questions, which is a welcome addition to their student assessment tools.

Members who are interested in receiving a copy of the MCQ databank in future are invited to participate by submitting a minimum of five MCQs per year. The questions can be submitted from any of the 20 categories, but we need them especially in the categories where there are fewer questions. Please refer to the categories and number of current questions in each.

Please share your areas of expertise by contributing questions. All members IACLE who contribute five new questions in 2005 will receive a copy the updated databank at the end of the year.

http://www.optometry.org/articles/Item%20Manual%202001.PDF
The National Board of Examiners in Optometry (NBEO) guide to writing multiple-choice test items.

Each test item should:
. focus on a single, clear concept or problem
. have a single correct or best answer
. NOT be written to trick the examinee
. not have more than 4 or 5 alternatives