Münster Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Exams (MFE-K)
A student self-report scale designed to evaluate academic examinations across student burden, transparency, and exam design.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Münster Questionnaire for the Evaluation of Exams (MFE-K) was developed by Thielsch, M. T., Bechler, J., & Froncek, B. (2012). It is designed to measure Exam Evaluation. The scale is intended for use with University students.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 11 items organized into 3 factors/subscales: Student Burden, Transparency and Organisation, Exam Design.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Student Burden | 1,2,3 | 3 |
| Transparency and Organisation | 4,5,6,7 | 4 |
| Exam Design | 8,9,10,11 | 4 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = Strongly disagree, 2 = Disagree, 3 = Somewhat disagree, 4 = Neutral, 5 = Somewhat agree, 6 = Agree, 7 = Strongly agree.
The scale includes 1 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's Alpha = .76 to .84.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 3 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.