Relative Merits of Test Items as Perceived by College Students.

Check, John F.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Relative Merits of Test Items as Perceived by College Students.

Check, John F.

College Student Journal, v16 n1 p100-04 Spr 1982

Surveyed student attitudes on modes of testing and evaluation. Data from 476 college students revealed that multiple-choice test items and short answer essays were most preferred. Found grade point average related to study habits and preparation for and determinant of student preferences regarding tests. (Author/JAC)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, College Students, Educational Testing, Evaluation Methods, Grade Point Average, Higher Education, Performance Factors, Student Attitudes, Student Evaluation, Student Reaction, Study Habits, Test Format, Test Items

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