This course provides training for AMT item writers, focusing on the essential skills and responsibilities involved in creating high-quality exam content. Participants will learn how to develop sound testing items aligned with exam specifications, ensuring validity and fairness. The course also emphasizes the importance of contributing to a balanced and comprehensive exam that effectively measures the knowledge and competencies required for AMT certification.

Learning Objectives:

• Outline the item writer's role and responsibilities in AMT's test development cycle
• Compare the attributes of effective items vs. problematic items
• Name the steps of the thinking process for writing testing items 
• Identify the characteristics of quality item stems and distractors
• Describe acceptable item references and additional resources for writing items