Improving Achievement Via Essay Exams.

Milton, Ohmer

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ERIC Number: EJ203310

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Publication Date: 1979

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Improving Achievement Via Essay Exams.

Milton, Ohmer

Journal of Veterinary Medical Education, v6 n2 p108-12 Spr 1979

The benefits of using essay tests rather than objective tests in professional education programs are discussed. Essay tests offer practice in writing, creativity and formal communications. Guidelines for using and scoring a sample essay test in biology are presented. (BH)

Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Biology, Educational Objectives, Essay Tests, Higher Education, Measurement Techniques, Objective Tests, Opinions, Professional Education, Scoring Formulas, Test Validity, Testing, Veterinary Medical Education

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Opinion Papers; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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