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ERIC Number: EJ303399
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1984
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The Effect of Language on Student Performance on Multiple Choice Tests in Chemistry.
Cassels, J. R. T.; Johnstone, A. H.
Journal of Chemical Education, v61 n7 p613-15 Jul 1984
Indicates that the language in which a multiple-choice question is couched may be a significant factor in student performance. Effects of changing key words, terms of quantity, negative to positive forms, and from passive to active voice are discussed. Also discusses the effect of rewording long or complex questions. (JN)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Chemistry, High Schools, Language Usage, Multiple Choice Tests, Science Education, Science Tests, Secondary School Science, Test Format, Testing
Publication Type: Reports - Research; Journal Articles
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Audience: Practitioners
Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research