Peer reviewedERIC Number: EJ559670
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 1997
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Academic Performance of First and Second Language Students: Kinds of Assessment.
Miller, R.; Bradbury, J.; Wessels, S. L.
South African Journal of Higher Education, v11 n2 p70-79 1997
A study of 543 South African university freshmen examined testing issues in relation to use of English as a first or second language. Results suggest multiple-choice tests yield higher grades than essay tests for both native and nonnative speakers, performance on essay questions varies depending on type of question, and open-ended tutorial assessments are reasonable predictors of academic success. (Author/MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Freshmen, College Preparation, College Students, Comparative Analysis, English (Second Language), Essays, Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Holistic Approach, Interviews, Mathematics Education, Native Speakers, Predictor Variables, Student Evaluation, Test Format
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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Identifiers - Location: South Africa
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