A Second Look at Ttue-False Questions True-false examinations and questions have been in existence for many years, enjoying much popularity at one time because of their ease in preparation and simplicity in grading. But these questions do not fully explore the subject matter or challenge the students' writing ability. Even student who knows absolutely nothing of the subject maker could smre 50%statisticallv an Dure messwork alone. This same student would likely smre near zero on a conventional test, a much truer evaluation. However, before throwing out true-false questions entirely the author proposes the following: In order to obtain full credit far a set of truefalse questions, the student must convert each false statement into a true statement by changing the "offending" word or phrase. Simple negation would not be acceptable. For example: "Two times three is five" is an obviouslv false statement. Ta m m c t bv. saving . -'Two times three is not five" (even thoueh true) would not do. The student should write, "Two times three is six".
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Bro. Thomas McCullough, CSC St. Edward's Univeffiity Austin, TX 78704
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