A popular tool for assessing learner knowledge and attitudes is a multiple-choice test. But how many of us know the ins and outs of effective multiple-choice questions?  

In this session, we’ll explore best practices in question design, learn techniques for assessing higher-order thinking skills, and gain practical strategies for avoiding common pitfalls. 

Learning Objectives: 

1. Explain the key components of an effective multiple-choice question
2. Apply best practices for writing clear, concise question stems
3. Develop plausible distractors that challenge learners and reveal common misconceptions
4. Craft multiple choice questions that assess higher-order thinking skills using Bloom's Taxonomy
5. Identify and avoid common pitfalls in multiple choice question design
6. Align multiple choice questions with specific learning objectives and course content

Becky Pike Pluth is not your typical speaker. Over the past 18 years, Becky has designed and delivered more than 5,000 interactive webinars on a variety of topics including sales, customer service, train-the-trainer, performance consulting, and virtual presentation skills. Her in-person sessions at Training Magazine and Association for Talent Development conferences have drawn standing-room-only audiences for the last fourteen years. She regularly has more than 2,000 registrants for her free webinars for The Bob Pike Group and Training Magazine Network.

With more than 24 years of experience in training delivery and design and business operations, she has been the owner of The Bob Pike Group for the past eight years. She also is the author of Creative Training: A Train-the-Trainer Field Guide, 101 Movie Clips that Teach and Train and nine other influential books and resources.

In designing these interactive webinar tools, Becky has utilized sustainable change and adult learning principles. These methods are practical, repeatable, and highly effective. A trained educator, Becky expanded into corporate training after completing her master’s degree in teaching and learning. She also is a Certified Speaking Professional through the National Speakers Association