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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers How do you write an item? To construct an item, write a realistic mathematics question that covers a single idea. Then work out the answer for the question and attempt to construct interesting incorrect answers using your knowledge of the mathematics errors that students make. The item should focus on a single concept to eliminate spurious elements. The rule of thumb is that you want to know precisely what you are testing.