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How to Write a Fair Math Exam

Good exams measure learning.

Updated By the Career Education Institute Curriculum Team
Quick answer

Good exams measure learning. In short: list; match; mix, then complete the remaining steps below.

Step by step

  1. List learning goals.

  2. Match questions to goals.

  3. Mix difficulty levels.

  4. Solve it yourself and time it.

  5. Write a rubric.

  6. Review for clarity.

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