The influence of assessment method on students' learning approaches: Multiple choice question examination versus assignment essay

1998/06/01 by Karen Scouller · 725 citations
Psychology · Social Sciences · #Artificial intelligence #Cognition #Computer science #Context (archaeology) #Contrast (vision) #Evaluation of Teaching Practices #Higher education #Mathematics education #Medical education #Multiple choice #Perception #Preference #Psychology #Reflective Practices in Education #Significant difference #Student Assessment and Feedback

paper · doi:10.1023/a:1003196224280

published in Higher Education 35(4), 453-472 (Springer Science+Business Media)

openalex publication_date 1998/06/01 · openalex created_date 2016/06/24 · openalex updated_date 2026/08/04

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