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ERIC Number: EJ251582
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1981-Sep
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Reference Count: 0
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ISSN: ISSN-0022-4308
Qualitative and Quantitative Differences in Learning Associated With Multiple-Choice Testing.
Fisher, K.; And Others
Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v18 n5 p449-64 Sep 1981
Assessed affects of Computer-Assisted Self-Evaluation (CASE) system of multiple-choice testing. Learning and retention were examined in two equivalent groups of undergraduates. Students (N=34) receiving 24 quizzes with immediate feedback outperformed students (N=30) receiving two midterms with delayed feedback. (Author/DS)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Science, College Students, Computer Assisted Testing, Feedback, Genetics, Higher Education, Learning, Multiple Choice Tests, Retention (Psychology), Science Education, Science Instruction, Science Tests, Student Attitudes, Testing
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers: Science Education Research