Multiple choice exams are real time-savers for teachers and provide a convenient way to cram and cover more information within a limited time-frame. Students can assess the choices and guesstimate the best answer. Sometimes the point value of a question is split between several answers. Obviously, multiple-choice tests (MCT) have practical uses but there are important consequences for over-use that educators should be aware of.

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