Publication Date
| In 2025 | 0 |
| Since 2024 | 1 |
| Since 2021 (last 5 years) | 1 |
| Since 2016 (last 10 years) | 1 |
| Since 2006 (last 20 years) | 1 |
Descriptor
Source
| Higher Education: The… | 1 |
Author
| Ashton Dickerson | 1 |
| Raoul A. Mulder | 1 |
| Sarah French | 1 |
Publication Type
| Information Analyses | 1 |
| Journal Articles | 1 |
| Reports - Research | 1 |
Education Level
| Higher Education | 1 |
| Postsecondary Education | 1 |
Audience
Location
Laws, Policies, & Programs
Assessments and Surveys
What Works Clearinghouse Rating
Peer reviewed
Direct linkSarah French; Ashton Dickerson; Raoul A. Mulder – Higher Education: The International Journal of Higher Education Research, 2024
High-stakes examinations enjoy widespread use as summative assessments in higher education. We review the arguments for and against their use, across seven common themes: memory recall and knowledge retention; student motivation and learning; authenticity and real-world relevance; validity and reliability; academic misconduct and contract…
Descriptors: High Stakes Tests, Program Effectiveness, Evidence Based Practice, Summative Evaluation
