Student Use of Test-Wiseness Strategies in Solving Multiple-Choice Chemistry Problems.

Towns, Marcy Hamby; Robinson, William R.

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ERIC Number: EJ476654

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1993

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Student Use of Test-Wiseness Strategies in Solving Multiple-Choice Chemistry Problems.

Towns, Marcy Hamby; Robinson, William R.

Journal of Research in Science Teaching, v30 n7 p709-22 Sep 1993

Test-wiseness strategies used by 11 general chemistry students as they answered a 15-item multiple choice examination were investigated using a think-aloud technique. The most common strategies were those that did not compromise the validity of the examination: error avoidance, elimination of incorrect responses, checking responses, and optimal time management. (PR)

Descriptors: Chemistry, College Science, Educational Research, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Science Education, Scientific Concepts, Teacher Education, Test Wiseness

Publication Type: Reports - Research; Tests/Questionnaires; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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