The relation between frequency of testing and progress in learning psychology

The relation between frequency of testing and progress in learning psychology

For classes in general psychology weekly tests were associated with significantly greater achievement; for classes in educational psychology frequent testing did not significantly increase achievement. "There is no one best testing technique which is equally effective under all conditions any m...

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Veröffentlicht in:Journal of educational psychology 1939-11, Vol.30 (8), p.604-611
Hauptverfasser: Ross, C. C, Henry, L. K
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Educational Psychology
Human
Learning
Testing
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Zusammenfassung:For classes in general psychology weekly tests were associated with significantly greater achievement; for classes in educational psychology frequent testing did not significantly increase achievement. "There is no one best testing technique which is equally effective under all conditions any more than there is one best teaching procedure which is universally superior to all competitors."
ISSN:0022-0663
1939-2176
DOI:10.1037/h0055717