Effects of Frequent Testing of Secondary Algebra Students.

Kika, Frank M.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ446621

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Effects of Frequent Testing of Secondary Algebra Students.

Kika, Frank M.; And Others

Journal of Educational Research, v85 n3 p159-62 Jan-Feb 1992

Study examined the effect of frequent testing on eleventh grade algebra students' performance. One group was tested weekly and another biweekly for two months, then the testing schedule was reversed for two months, over eight months. Results indicated definite performance improvements during weekly versus biweekly testing. Students preferred weekly testing. (SM)

Descriptors: Algebra, Foreign Countries, Grade 11, Learning Strategies, Mathematics Achievement, Secondary Education, Secondary School Mathematics, Student Evaluation, Student Motivation

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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Identifiers - Location: Canada

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