DRC DRC Item Development

Question 1

What is a 'selected-response item' (SRI) on a DRC assessment?

Accepted Answer

A multiple-choice or other fixed-response item where students choose from given options

Answer

Selected-response items present students with a fixed set of answer options to choose from, including multiple choice, multi-select, and matching formats.

Question 2

What is a 'constructed-response item' (CRI) in DRC assessment design?

Accepted Answer

An item requiring students to produce a written, drawn, or otherwise generated response

Answer

Constructed-response items require students to generate their own responses—such as written explanations, calculations, or performances—rather than selecting from options.

Question 3

What is a 'technology-enhanced item' (TEI) used in DRC online testing?

Accepted Answer

An item that uses digital interaction such as drag-and-drop, hotspot, or sorting to assess skills

Answer

Technology-enhanced items leverage digital capabilities to have students interact with content in ways that paper tests cannot replicate, such as ordering steps or clicking on map locations.

Question 4

What is the purpose of 'item stems' in a DRC multiple-choice item?

Accepted Answer

The question or problem that the student must respond to

Answer

The item stem is the question, problem statement, or prompt that presents what the student is being asked to do or answer, preceding the answer options.

Question 5

What are 'distractors' in the context of DRC multiple-choice items?

Accepted Answer

The incorrect answer options designed to reflect common misconceptions

Answer

Distractors are the incorrect answer choices in a multiple-choice item, each crafted to appear plausible while reflecting typical student errors or misconceptions.

DRC - Data Recognition Corp. Practice Test

DRC - Data Recognition Corp. Practice Test

DRC DRC Item Development