Relationship of Students' Prior Knowledge and Order of Questions on Tests to Students' Test Scores.

Papp, Klara K.; And Others

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Publication Date: 1987

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Relationship of Students' Prior Knowledge and Order of Questions on Tests to Students' Test Scores.

Papp, Klara K.; And Others

Journal of Medical Education, v62 n4 p347-49 Apr 1987

A study examined whether students beginning a cell biology course with prior knowledge of its three areas (genetics, histology, and biochemistry) would retain that advantage throughout the course and whether achievement was influenced by the order of questions in a test. (MSE)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biochemistry, Biology, College Science, Genetics, Higher Education, Medical Education, Predictor Variables, Prior Learning, Professional Education, Test Format, Test Items

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