Best practices for creating questions
A good question must be understandable, appropriate for the level, and defensible.
Before accepting it as good
Section titled “Before accepting it as good”- Formulate a clear statement and avoid double interpretations.
- Check that the expected answers are correct.
- Avoid alternatives that could also be considered valid in single-answer questions.
- Use plausible but incorrect distractors.
- Include images, clues, or resources only when they help solve the challenge.
- Check that the question assesses the intended concept or procedure.
Feedback
Section titled “Feedback”When the activity shows feedback, it is preferable that it explains what has been done correctly or what should be reviewed. A simple “Correct” or “Incorrect” provides little information for learning.
AI-generated content
Section titled “AI-generated content”An automatically generated question still requires review. If it is based on a source, check that the answer can be justified with the original document.