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ERIC Number: EJ613985
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1999
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ISSN: ISSN-0950-0790
The Effect of Prior Knowledge on Learning in Educational Practice: Studies Using Prior Knowledge State Assessment.
Dochy, F.; Moerkerke, G.; Segers, M.
Evaluation and Research in Education, v13 n3 p114-31 1999
Studied the use of prior knowledge state assessment for enhancing learning through a series of experiments involving college students (n=112, n=1,159, n=1,081). Results show that beginning students are especially willing to use prior knowledge state assessment and appear to benefit more from its use. (SLD)
Descriptors: College Students, Evaluation Methods, Higher Education, Knowledge Level, Prior Learning, Self Evaluation (Individuals)
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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