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Exam Reform: An Opportunity for the Redistribution of Academic Power
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Gregory J. Crowther; Benjamin L. Wiggins – Journal of Microbiology & Biology Education, 2024
Students in STEM know well the stress, challenge, and effort that accompany college exams. As a widely recognizable feature of the STEM classroom experience, high-stakes assessments serve as crucial cultural gateways in shaping both preparation and motivation for careers. In this essay, we identify and discuss issues of power around STEM exams to…
Descriptors: STEM Education, High Stakes Tests, Test Bias, Power Structure