Using multiple choice questions to identify and address misconceptions in the mathematics classroom

Pauline Rogers; Stavroula Zoumboulis

Using multiple choice questions to identify and address misconceptions in the mathematics classroom

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Abstract

The Progressive Achievement Tests in Mathematics (PAT Mathematics) were published by the New Zealand Council for Educational Research (NZCER) in 1972. Revised editions were published in 2005. During the 1980s the Australian Council for Educational Research (ACER) also developed a range of PAT tests, including a number of versions of PAT Maths. These are continually being revised and developed. This paper describes the construction of the actual items of these tests which have a multiple choice format. It will be shown how developing, and then using multiple choice questions can inform teachers about students' misconceptions in mathematics. It will also explore the 'what next' once the misconceptions have been identified.

Original language	English
Publication status	Published - 2015
Externally published	Yes
Event	Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers - Adelaide Duration: 1 Jan 2015 → …

Conference

Conference	Australian Association of Mathematics Teachers
Period	1/01/15 → …

Keywords

ACER
Australian Council for Educational Research
PAT Mathematics
Progressive Achievement Tests in Mathematics
Test development

Disciplines

Educational Assessment, Evaluation, and Research

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