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March 4, 20260 citations

Developing an Automated Tool for Psychometric Evaluation and Exam Quality Indexing of Multiple-Choice Questions (MCQs): Phase I Study

MEMohammad A. ElmorsyDMDoaa El Morsi

Key Points

  • The research aims to create a bilingual software tool for automated psychometric evaluation of multiple-choice questions.
  • Designed and implemented a bilingual software tool in English and Arabic
  • Utilized Python and data science libraries for development
  • Automated calculations of item difficulty, discrimination indices, KR-20 reliability, and distractor efficiency
  • Synthesized metrics into an intuitive Exam Quality Index (EQI)
  • Provided automated narrative interpretations and recommendations
  • Streamlined computation of essential psychometric metrics
  • Enhanced usability for educators through automation
  • Promoted fairness and evidence-based practices in educational assessments

Abstract

Accurate educational assessment is critical for evaluating student learning and advancing instructional practices. Despite the robustness of Classical Test Theory (CTT) in assessing exam quality, its statistical complexity often limits its practical application by educators. This study presents the design and implementation of an innovative bilingual software tool (English/Arabic) that automates psychometric analysis of multiple-choice examinations. Developed using Python and leading data science libraries, the tool streamlines the computation of essential metrics such as item difficulty, discrimination indices, KR-20 reliability, and distractor efficiency. These parameters are synthesized into an intuitive Exam Quality Index (EQI), accompanied by automated narrative interpretations and targeted recommendations. This user-friendly application supports educators in enhancing assessment quality, promoting fairness, and fostering evidence-based educational practices.

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Elmorsy et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd7ed48f933b5eed9d96https://doi.org/10.62425/jopres.1804954
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