Dr. El-gohary blueprint matrix: A practical application purported to be a simple guide for academics to design robust formative multiple choice questions midterm exams

Abstract

: Context: Test blueprint is essential for developing standardized multiple choice questions (MCQs) exams. Academics need simple blueprint to have a proportion of MCQs that covers all dimensions of Bloom's taxonomy. Objectives: To provide academics with feasible blueprint to be used in designing formative midterm exams along with easy calculation equation. Methods: The authors described the global test blueprint for the biomechanics and kinesiology course, and the distribution of MCQs across the cells of the blueprint matrix. Results: About 95% of the academics participated reported that the blueprint template is simple and self-explanatory to design midterm MCQs exams. Conclusions: It is recommended to use Dr. El-gohary blueprint matrix by academics to design formative midterm multiple choice questions exams.