Students' Reasons for Writing on Multiple-Choice Examinations.

LoSchiavo, Frank M.; Shatz, Mark A.

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ERIC Number: EJ673838

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 2002

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Students' Reasons for Writing on Multiple-Choice Examinations.

LoSchiavo, Frank M.; Shatz, Mark A.

Teaching of Psychology, v29 n2 p138-40 Spr 2002

Presents the results of a study, using a test-taking strategies questionnaire, that investigated the reasons why students in introductory psychology write on a 50-item multiple choice test. Reports that there are seven reasons students used for why they wrote on the examination. (CMK)

Descriptors: Educational Research, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Psychology, Questionnaires, Student Behavior, Test Wiseness, Testing, Undergraduate Students, Undergraduate Study

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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