Abstract
The correct answer to Question #1 is C. Most of the time, women score lower than men on multiple-choice exams. Question #2: How did you become interested in this topic?
A. The author likes to create multiple-choice tests.
B. The author does well on multiple-choice tests.
C. The author unexpectedly discovered this disparity.
The correct answer is C. I discovered this disparity unexpectedly and was surprised to find that women scored lower than men on multiple-choice exams and that multiple-choice exams underpredicted women's academic performance.
While educators might assume that different types of assessments such as multiple-choice and essays are gender neutral, the format of an exam can impact men and women differently. This article provides law professors with guidance about these differences so they can make informed decisions about the format of their exams.
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2021
6-17-2023
Repository Citation
Grisé, Jane Bloom, "Question #1: Is There A Gender Gap In Performance On Multiple Choice Exams? A. Always B. Never C. Most Of The Time" (2021). Law Faculty Scholarly Articles. 727.
https://uknowledge.uky.edu/law_facpub/727
