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Title: Student Assessment: A Comparison of Solitary, Cooperative, and Competitive Testing
Language: English
Authors: Desrochers, Marcie N., Fink, Herbert C., Thomas, Andrea, Kimmerling, Joe, Tung, Wendy
Source: International Journal of Teaching and Learning in Higher Education. 2007 19(3):289-296.
Availability: International Society for Exploring Teaching and Learning. Web site: http://www.isetl.org/ijtlhe
Peer Reviewed: Y
Page Count: 8
Publication Date: 2007
Document Type: Journal Articles
Reports - Research
Education Level: Higher Education
Descriptors: Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods, Alternative Assessment, Group Testing, Individual Testing, Comparative Analysis, Self Esteem, Knowledge Level, Cooperative Learning, Genetics, Multiple Choice Tests, Introductory Courses, Comparative Testing, Academic Achievement
Geographic Terms: New York
ISSN: 1812-9129
Abstract: Alternatives to a solitary testing format can involve students working in teams to arrive at the correct answer. We compared two group assessment methods, cooperative and competitive, to a solitary testing approach. In most comparisons examining the undergraduate respondents' (N = 77) performance, the two group-testing methods were equivalent. Both group methods were superior to the solitary testing format in determining students' knowledge of the course material and confidence in their answers. Moreover, rather than one person generating the team's answer, most team members actively participated in the decision-making. The cooperative group surpassed the solitary testing group in terms of preference for their format of assessment. (Contains 1 figure.)
Abstractor: As Provided
Number of References: 27
Entry Date: 2010
Accession Number: EJ901301
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