Multiple true/false (MTF)

The Multiple true/false (MTF) question is another variant of the single-best answer (SBA) question, only in this format stems are presented as a series of grouped questions with preset true or false response options. The item requires a single lead in and then the number of stems is unlimited.

Building an MTF item

To build an MTF item:

• Step 1 of 3

  Navigate to Items and Create new item.

  

• Step 2 of 3

  Complete the fields on the new item screen.

  

  1. Item type: Select Multiple true/false (MTF) question from the dropdown menu.
  2. Item title: Give the item a name. This is entirely free text and at your discretion, but it is required. This is not visible to candidates during the exam, but it can optionally be used later in the candidate feedback report.
  3. Item number: The item number auto-populates but can be overwritten. Each item type maintains its own sequential index from 1-n (e.g. ARQ1, ARQ2 / SBA1, SBA2 etc.). By default this field will receive the next available sequential number for that item type.

• Step 3 of 3

  The basic form fields for the item type are now made available.

  

  1. Item number: This is the item number established in the previous step. It can no longer be changed. 
  2. Question author(s): Unless specified, the question author will default to the current user. Alternatively you can select another author if you are inputting the material on someone else's behalf. Start typing a name in the field and the system will suggest names based on the list of users present in the system.
  3. Item title: The item title entered in the previous step. This can be changed here.
  4. Summary: This is the item stem. You can use the WYSIWYG editor to write your question prompts. 
  5. Comments: The comments field is used for notes against the item. These do not appear to candidates and are for administrative use only.
  6. Item notes: The item notes field can be made available to candidates in the candidate feedback report and is designed to be used for any predetermined answer justification.

Adding stems

Question Stem: Use the free-text box to enter the answers.
Correct answer: Select if the answer is true or false.
Angoff: An Angoff rating for standard setting can be banked against the specific answer. If a value is given, this will be used if Angoff is selected as the standard-setting method.
Ebel: If Ebel standard setting is used, you can bank the difficulty and relevance values against the specific answer. Each sub-answer can have its own set of Ebel values stored.
Delete: Check this box and Save item if you wish to delete an answer you've created.

Item preview

In the browser application, the MTF item appears as the question stem on the left and a series of the true/ false questions on the right. Test-takers are required to select true or false for each answer option.