Do Weekly Quizzes Improve Student Performance on General Biology Exams?

Evaluates the impact of quizzes on student performance among non-biology major freshmen. Administers weekly quizzes and compares with the control group who experience no quizzes. Reports no significant improvement in exam scores. (YDS)

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Published in:The American biology teacher 2003-02, Vol.65 (2), p.110-114
Main Author: Haberyan, Kurt A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Achievement tests
Biology
College instruction
College students
Education
Educational evaluation
Educational tests
Educational tests and measurements
Evaluation
Evaluation Methods
Examinations
Higher Education
Lecture Method
Lectures
Methods
Patient assessment
Science
Science Education
Science teachers
Sciences education
Standardized tests
Statistical Analysis
Student Improvement
Student Motivation
Student surveys
Students
Study and teaching
Teachers
Tests
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Summary:Evaluates the impact of quizzes on student performance among non-biology major freshmen. Administers weekly quizzes and compares with the control group who experience no quizzes. Reports no significant improvement in exam scores. (YDS)
ISSN:0002-7685
1938-4211
DOI:10.1662/0002-7685%282003%29065%5B0110%3ADWQISP%5D2.0.CO%3B2