Essay Tests VS. Multiple Choice Tests

I will incorporate both types of tests in my future classroom. However, you need to be conscious of the fact that some students are not necessarily good test takers or writers. By combining both types on each test each student gets a fair shot. Multiple choice questions allow the student to do a process of elimination if they are unsure of the correct answer (they have a 25% chance at getting the question right.) Whereas if your test is entirely essay and your students don’t know the answer they will just leave it blank and receive no credit.