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Peer reviewedHalpin, Glennelle; Halpin, Gerald – Journal of Educational Psychology, 1982
The effects of a test in contrast with no test on learning and retention were investigated. Also focused upon were the students' feelings when they did or did not have to study and take a test. Results indicate that testing is valuable in the learning process but not popular with students. (Author/GK)
Descriptors: Higher Education, Learning Processes, Retention (Psychology), Scores
Download full textHalpin, Glennelle; Halpin, Gerald – 1980
A review of the literature on the influence of testing on learning and retention reveals the need for more comprehensive research findings in this regard. This study was designed to investigate further the direct effects of tests in contrast with no tests on learning and retention in ongoing college-level classes with both the instructor and the…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Course Evaluation, Difficulty Level, Higher Education
