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Collins, M. A. J.; Earle, P. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1990
Investigated the effects of units using computers and computer-administered tests. The greatest benefit was attained by those using the units and attending lectures. Students using both the units and tests did not perform as well as the lecture only group. Explores the correlation between high school grades and the methods. (Author/YP)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Instruction, Computer Assisted Testing

Fletcher, P.; Collins, M. A. J. – Journal of Computers in Mathematics and Science Teaching, 1987
Reports on a study designed to determine whether or not biology students were being disadvantaged by taking computer tests instead of written paper forms of the same tests. Results indicated that mean scores on computer-administered and written forms of the same test were approximately equivalent. (TW)
Descriptors: Biology, College Science, Computer Assisted Testing, Computer Uses in Education