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Analysis of Assessment Procedures Used in an Introductory Course in Psychology.
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Johnson, E. G. – Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 1985
The 15 components used for assessment in an introductory psychology course were examined to determine their relative value as predictors of overall performance. Multiple-choice tests were consistently found to be more effective than essay examinations, but arguments are presented for the retention of essays, with suggestions for their improvement.…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Higher Education, Introductory Courses, Predictor Variables
On Detecting Aptitude Effects in Undergraduate Academic Achievement Scores.
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Jackson, Ian – Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 1985
The interrelationships of a variety of student aptitude and achievement measures are examined in a sample of 88 Australian undergraduate students, and the critial role of the data analyst in examining the relationships is discussed. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Academic Aptitude, College Students, Higher Education
Assessing Teaching Effectiveness: An Indian Perspective.
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Watkins, David; Thomas, Babu – Assessment and Evaluation in Higher Education, 1991
This study applied 2 U.S. instruments to assess 11 Indian graduate students' evaluations of teaching effectiveness. Results indicated high internal consistency, and the measures' items were seen as appropriate. Analysis suggested more overlap between teaching skill and enthusiasm than evident in Western studies. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Comparative Education, Cultural Differences, Evaluation Methods, Foreign Countries