Ace the Skill of Attempting MCQ final.ppsx

These slides will help you uncode an MCQ or how to attempt A MCQ.

1. Mastering the Skill of Attempting
Objective Based Questions
Techniques & Strategies
A deep drive to achieving academic excellence

3. Objectives of the
session
What are objective-based queries and
their purpose?
How can we optimize our performance
when answering multiple-choice
questions?
Methods and strategies for acquiring
knowledge and readiness for multiple-
choice assessments?

4. Objective questions arequestions that have a
specific answerand are based on facts or
evidence.
They are designed to elicit factual information or
knowledge from the respondent, rather than
opinions, feelings, or beliefs.
An objective answer is an answer that stays the
same no matter how many times the question is
being asked.
Example:What is the chemical formula for water?
The answer is H20, nothing else.

5. Different forms of
Objective Base
Question(OBQ)
Objective items include
•MCQ (multiple-choice)
•Opinion Base Question
(true-false)
•Matching and Completion
•Reason/assertion
questions
•Fill in the gap questions
•One-word Answer
•Odd One Out

7. What we do
‘abnormally’ Normally
Eeny, meeny, miny, Moe
When in doubt, mark the answer which is the first thought
The longest/shortest answer is the correct answer
Always pick “All of the above” or “None of the above”
Odd one out
Check sentence flow and Grammarly

8. Tips to help you ace the Multiple-Choice
Questions on your tests and exams
1. Read the questions carefully
Make sure you understand what the question is asking. As you
read, underline words like “not” and “always” since they change
the meaning of the question.
2. Answer the question without looking at the options
Coming up with the answer yourself will help you identify what the
correct option should say. Compare your answer to the options.
Look for the same ideas and key terms.
3. Eliminate the incorrect options
Read each of the options and eliminate the ones that are wrong.
They may not be related to the question or may be completely off.
If you still have remaining options, read the question again, think
of the answer you made up, and try eliminating again. It’s okay to
restart the question if you think you do not have the correct
answer.

9. Tips to help you ace the Multiple Choice
Questions on your tests and exams
4. Answer all the questions
Don’t waste your time on a question if you don’t know what the answer
is. Skip the question and come back to it later. Give your brain more time
to think about that question as you tackle other problems. Even if you
don’t know an answer, make an educated guess. There is a chance you
might get the marks. If you don’t try, you are guaranteed to get zero.
5. Manage your time
Budget your time to answer each question, review your answers, and
transfer them to your answer sheet. Before you start writing the test, look
at the test to see how many questions there are and divide your time
accordingly. For example, if you have 50 questions in a one-hour test,
you could budget 50 minutes for answering them and 10 minutes for
checking your work.
6. Keep an Eye Out for Qualifiers
Qualifiers are phrases that make an absolute declaration. They tend to
make an answer wrong. Words like ‘Except’ ‘Accept’ ‘Always’ ‘Never’
‘none’ and ‘every’ may reflect a misleading response.

10. Tips to help you ace the Multiple-Choice Questions
on your tests and exams
7. Examine each options
When taking problem-solving tests, do not read the entire options first,
instead, simply read the question and solve it. Then, among the
various responses, seek your solutions. Otherwise, an inaccurate
answer may sway your problem-solving strategies and lead you astray
.
8. Answer the questions in order.
Do not skip around on the test and answer the ones you know first.
Skipping around can waste valuable time, especially if you are doing a
timed exam. Try to work through each question one at a time and in
order so you make sure you answer them all to the best of your ability.
If you get stuck on one question, try to work through it slowly. If you are
really stumped, put a star or mark next to it so you know to come back
to it at the very end of the exam. Don’t waste your time on a question if
you don’t know what the answer is. Skip the question and come back
to it later.

11. Tips to help you ace the Multiple-Choice Questions on
your tests and exams
6. Match the Answer with the given question
Give your brain more time to think about that question as you
tackle other problems. Even if you don’t know an answer, make an
educated guess. There is a chance you might get the marks. If you
don’t try, you are guaranteed to get zero.
7. Do not leave any questions unanswered.
Doing this can make you lose points on the exam. In some cases,
leaving the questions blank will gain you no points or the instructor
may deduct points. Choosing an answer based on your judgement
and knowledge may land you at least one or two points more on
the exam. When in doubt on an answer to a difficult question on
the exam, go with your best judgement and choose the best
answer you can identify from the list of options.

13. How to prepare for the Multiple-Choice
Questions (MCQs) ?
Understand the Material:Ensure a thorough
comprehension of the subject matter covered by the
multiple-choice questions.
Review Course Material:Review textbooks, lecture
notes, and any supplementary materials provided by
the instructor to reinforce understanding.
Practice Regularly:Engage in regular practice
sessions with sample MCQs to familiarize yourself with
the format and types of questions likely to be asked.
AnalyzeMistakes:When practicing, analyzeany
mistakes made and understand the reasons behind
them to avoid repeating them in the future.
Time Trail :Practice answering questions within the
allotted time to improve speed and efficiency during the
actual exam.

14. How to prepare for the Multiple-Choice Questions
(MCQs) ?
6. Prioritize Weak Areas: Focus more on areas where you feel
less confident to strengthen your understanding and
performance in those areas.
7. Use Resources: Utilize study guides, online resources, and
practice exams to supplement your preparation and gain
additional insights into the subject matter.
8. Stay Calm and Focused: Maintain a calm and focused
mindset during the exam to ensure clear thinking and
accurate responses.
9. Eliminate Distractions: Create a conducive study
environment free from distractions to maximize
concentration and retention of information.
10. Seek Help if Needed: Don't hesitate to seek help from
instructors, tutors, or peers if you encounter difficulties
understanding certain concepts or topics.