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The Effect of Incorrect Questions in Multiple Choice Mathematics Exams on the Psychometric Properties of the Test / Çoktan Seçmeli Matematik Sınavlarındaki Hatalı Soruların Testin Psikometrik Özelliklerine Etkisi
Abstract
The aim of this study is to determine and evaluate the effect of incorrect questions in multiple choice mathematics exams on the psychometric properties of the test in line with the opinions of the participants. In this study, convergent parallel mixed design was preferred since qualitative research data and quantitative data were collected together. In the quantitative dimension of research, an achievement test was applied to 100 eighth grade secondary school students attending three different public schools in the Southeastern Anatolia Region. The qualitative study part was conducted with 10 students with different success levels. Stratified sampling was used to collect quantitative data, and criterion sampling method was used to collect qualitative data. In the quantitative part of the study, the multiple choice mathematics achievement test prepared by the researchers was used. The achievement test consisted of a total of 30 questions, 10 at the easy level, 10 at the medium level, and 10 at the hard level, which were obtained in line with the opinions of experts working in the relevant field. After the achievement test application was completed, a semi-structured interview form developed by researchers was applied to participants. This form was used to determine the feelings and thoughts of the participants regarding the questions applied. Test Analysis Program (TAP) was used for the analysis of quantitative data. Content analysis was performed by creating codes, categories and themes for qualitative data analysis. When the findings were examined, it was seen that the presence of erroneous questions in multiple-choice tests positively affects item discrimination. Another finding obtained in the study is that the difficulty levels regarding the incorrect items were low. However, the participants stated that the incorrect questions among the questions made them think more and look at all the questions from different aspects with a questioning attitude.
Keywords
Supporting Institution
Tubitak
Project Number
1919B012000694
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Details
Primary Language
Turkish
Subjects
Studies on Education
Journal Section
Research Article
Publication Date
February 28, 2023
Submission Date
October 1, 2022
Acceptance Date
January 21, 2023
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Volume: 14 Number: 1
APA
Ağah, K., & Turkan, A. (2023). Çoktan Seçmeli Matematik Sınavlarındaki Hatalı Soruların Testin Psikometrik Özelliklerine Etkisi / The Effect of Incorrect Questions in Multiple Choice Mathematics Exams on the Psychometric Properties of the Test. E-Uluslararası Eğitim Araştırmaları Dergisi, 14(1), 139-153. https://doi.org/10.19160/e-ijer.1182923