Testing Effects Measured with Alternate Test Forms.

Duchastel, Phillippe C.; Nungester, Ronald J.

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Publication Date: 1982

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Testing Effects Measured with Alternate Test Forms.

Duchastel, Phillippe C.; Nungester, Ronald J.

Journal of Educational Research, v75 n5 p309-13 May-Jun 1982

For this study, high school students studied a brief history text and then: (1) answered a short-answer test; (2) answered a multiple-choice test; or (3) completed a questionnaire about study habits. Results concerning the effectiveness of these procedures on retention of material are discussed. (Authors/CJ)

Descriptors: Constructed Response, Essay Tests, High School Students, High Schools, History Instruction, Long Term Memory, Memorization, Multiple Choice Tests, Retention (Psychology), Study Habits, Test Theory

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