Short Answer Questions

Short-answer questions are open-ended questions that require students to create an answer. They are commonly used in examinations to assess the basic knowledge and understanding of a topic.

References:

• Nightingale, P., Te Wiata, I.T., Toohey, S., Ryan, G., Hughes, C., Magin, D. (1996) Assessing Learning in Universities Professional Development Centre, University of New South Wales, Australia.
• Chan C.(2009) Assessment: Short Answer Questions, Assessment Resources@HKU, University of Hong Kong