scholarly journals The effects of an online program and test format on student performance

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
pp. 2
Author(s):  
Stephen Lippi
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Test Format ◽  
Short Answer ◽  
Student Test ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Student Test Performance

The testing effect is a phenomenon that predicts increased retention of material when individuals are tested on soon-to-be-recalled information (McDaniel, Anderson, Derbish, & Morrisette, 2007). Although this effect is well documented in numerous studies, no study has looked at the impact that computer-based quizzes or online companion tools in a course can have on test performance. In addition to the use of online programs, it is important to understand whether or not the presentation of different question types can lead to increased or decreased student test performance. Although other pedagogical studies have looked at question order on student performance (Norman, 1954; Balch, 1989), none has looked at whether students exposed to questions in short answer format (testing free recall) before taking a multiple choice test (recognition memory) can lead to increased exam scores. The present study sought to understand how use of an online learning system (MindTap, Cengage) and test format order could affect final test scores. There were 5 exams (consisting of separate short answer and multiple choice sections) given to each set of Physiological Psychology students at George Mason University; each exam being worth 150 points. Results indicate that testing order (whether short-answer sections or multiple choice sections were taken first) impacts student test performance and this effect may be mediated by whether or not an online computer program is required. This research has implications for course organization and selection of test format, which may improve student performance. 

Effects of Student-Written Questions on Student Test Performance

1989 ◽  
Vol 16 (2) ◽  
pp. 77-78 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul W. Foos
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Introductory Psychology Class ◽  
Multiple Choice Questions ◽  
Student Test ◽  
The Difference ◽  
Written Test ◽  
Written Questions ◽  
Better Than ◽  
Student Test Performance

Effects of student-written test questions on student test performance were examined in an Introductory Psychology class. Before each of three tests, randomly assigned students wrote essay questions, multiple-choice questions, or no questions. All tests contained essay and multiple-choice items but no questions written by students. Question writers performed significantly better than nonwriters on the first two tests; the difference on the third test was marginally significant. No differences were found between students who wrote essay and those who wrote multiple-choice questions. Question writing appears to be an effective study technique.

Focused Interactive Learning: A Tool for Active Class Discussion

2002 ◽  
Vol 29 (1) ◽  
pp. 10-15 ◽  
Author(s):  
Helen C. Harton ◽  
Deborah S. Richardson ◽  
Ricardo E. Barreras ◽  
Matthew J. Rockloff ◽  
Bibb Latané
Keyword(s):  
Test Performance ◽  
Interactive Learning ◽  
Student Participation ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Class Discussion ◽  
Psychology Courses ◽  
Student Test ◽  
Final Answer ◽  
Active Class ◽  
Student Test Performance

Focused Interactive Learning (FIL) is a tool for teaching psychological concepts through student participation in a focused discussion with other class members. Students from 5 upper and lower level psychology courses participated in FIL exercises in which they answered several multiple-choice or opinion questions on their own and then systematically discussed each item for about 2 min with other students before giving a final answer. FIL increased student test performance, helped them get to know other students in the class, and had a small effect on students' self-reported participation and interest in psychology.

scholarly journals The impact of multi-person virtual reality competitive learning on anatomy education: a randomized controlled study

2020 ◽  
Vol 20 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Yi-Chun Du ◽  
Shih-Chen Fan ◽  
Li-Cheng Yang
Keyword(s):  
Virtual Reality ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Controlled Study ◽  
Control Group ◽  
Multiple Choice Test ◽  
Stress Levels ◽  
The Impact

Abstract Background Anatomy is one of the core subjects in medical education. Students spend considerable time and effort on learning the requisite anatomy knowledge. This study explored the effect of a multiple-player virtual reality (VR) gaming system on anatomy learning. Methods 18 participants were randomly assigned into 3 learning conditions: (1) a textbook reading control group (CG), (2) a single-player VR (SP) group; and (3) a multiple-player VR (MP) group. The participants studied anatomy for 5 days, and completed a multiple-choice test on Days 1, 5, and 12. In the VR environment, the participants used handheld controllers to move the simulated tissues. The mission of the game was to complete puzzles of a human body. The SP and MP groups filled out a motivation inventory on Day 5. The scores on the multiple-choice test, the correct assembly rates, and the motivation inventory scores were analyzed using the 2-way ANOVA or independent t-test to compare group differences. Results There was a significant interaction effect of group and timepoint (p = 0.003) in the multiple-choice test. In the CG, the scores on Day 1, Day 5, and Day 12 were significantly different (p < 0.001). The scores on Day 5 were significantly higher than those on Day 1 (p < 0.001). Although the scores declined slightly on Day 12, they were still significantly higher than those on Day 1 (p < 0.001). The SP and MP groups had similar results (p < 0.001, p < 0.001). The differences between the groups were only significant on Day 12 (p = 0.003), not Day 5 (p = 0.06). On Day 12, the scores of the MP group were higher than those of the CG (p = 0.002). The SP group and MP group had high scores on the interest, competence, and importance subscales of the motivation inventory. Both VR groups considered the system to be fun and beneficial to their learning. However, the MP group reported higher stress levels than the SP group. Conclusion The results indicated that the proposed VR learning system had a positive impact on the anatomy learning. Although the between-player competition caused higher stress levels for the VR groups, the stress could have been a mediator of their learning outcomes. Trial registration ETRD, ETRD-D-19-00573. Registered 20 December 2018, http://www.edah.org.tw/irb/index.htm

scholarly journals Test Anxiety: A Case of ESL Vocabulary Testing Using Multiple-Choice Items and Error Identification Tests

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Test Anxiety ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
English Language ◽  
Multiple Choice ◽  
Test Phase ◽  
Vocabulary Knowledge ◽  
The Other ◽  
Choice Test ◽  
Error Identification ◽  
The Impact

The current study seeks to discern the impact of test anxiety on English language students’ test performance. The major instruments which helped gathering data were two different formats of vocabulary test and a questionnaire survey which identified the level of anxiety. Participants were fifty female English language learners who were studying at intermediate and upper-intermediate levels of English. These students were grouped into two groups of MC and EI according to their scores in the examinations they were given in the pre-test phase, multiple-choice test and error identification test. The survey after the pre-test indicated the level of anxiety these tests have brought. During a span of twenty-week period students received different teaching plans respectively. The same tests in pre-test were administered in the post-test phase and the questionnaire illustrated the level of anxiety after each student has received particular treatment. The findings showed that the level of test anxiety is higher in the group which received and tested on error identification format of vocabulary knowledge test. This increase of test anxiety was by definition significant in comparison with the other group, MC. The other important part of this study was coming to this conclusion that while students were given their particular teaching plans, debilitative anxiety still impedes them from having a strong and high performance which in turn needs more considerations from their teachers and examiners.

scholarly journals An Analysis of the Effect of a Cyber Home Learning System on Korean Secondary School Students’ English Language Achievement and Attitude

2015 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 45 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ji Hye Shin ◽  
Peggy Albers
Keyword(s):  
Student Performance ◽  
Test Performance ◽  
English Language ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Learning System ◽  
Control Groups ◽  
School Students ◽  
Home Learning ◽  
And Control ◽  
The Impact

This study examined the effectiveness of a Cyber Home Learning System (CHLS), an online learning system currently being employed in South Korea to improve the access and quality of public education as well as to reduce pri- vate tutoring expenditures. The quasi-experimental research design used ex- periment and survey methods to learn about the impact of CHLS on student performance and to ascertain students’ perceptions of the system. The results of the experiment indicated that no statistically significant differences in test performance existed between the experimental and control groups. This finding suggested that CHLS did not have an impact on student performance overall. However, after the data were disaggregated according to ability level, students in the advanced level showed statistically significant differences between the ex- perimental and control groups. Results from the survey indicated that the CHLS was particularly effective for those who are motivated to voluntarily participate in academic activities and who have the capability for self-initiated study. The CHLS can be considered a useful supplement but not a replacement for second- ary private tutoring. To better address the needs of other learners, the English content of CHLS may need to be further modified to match students’ varying proficiency levels and learning styles. Cette étude a porté sur l’efficacité d’un système d’apprentissage en ligne, Cyber Home Learning System – CHLS, actuellement employé en Corée du Sud pour améliorer la qualité de l’éducation publique, en augmenter l’accessibilité, et ré- duire les frais liés aux services de tutorat privé. Le plan de recherche quasi-expé- rimental s’est appuyé sur l’expérimentation et des méthodes d’enquête pour en apprendre sur l’impact du CHLS sur le rendement des élèves et pour confirmer les perceptions qu’ont les élèves du système. Les résultats de l’expérience n’ont indiqué aucune différence statistiquement significative entre le groupe expéri- mental et le groupe témoin, ce qui portait à croire que le CHLS n’avait pas eu d’impact sur le rendement global des élèves. Une fois les données ventilées par niveau de compétence par contre, elles ont révélé des différences statistiquement significatives entre les élèves avancés du groupe expérimental et ceux du groupe témoin. Les résultats de l’enquête ont indiqué que le CHLS était particulièrement efficace chez les élèves motivés à participer aux activités académiques et capables d’apprendre de façon autonome. On peut considérer le CHLS un complément utile à l’apprentissage, mais pas une solution de remplacement aux services de tutorat privé. Afin de mieux répondre aux besoins des autres apprenants, il se peut que le contenu en anglais du CHLS doive être modifié davantage de sorte à refléter les niveaux de compétence et les styles d’apprentissage variés. 

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