Using student-generated questions for examinations enhances student currency in readings, is involving, and reduces test anxiety. The conscious evaluation of each question and attention to test composition results in better, more involving, learning-assessment tools. This article reviews related literature, details and discusses the methodology, and summarizes current wisdom on effective question writing.
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