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Kelso, Genell – 1978
In order to determine if multiple choice spelling tests are as effective as handwritten tests, 265 college freshmen were tested on the same spelling words by traditional oral dictation and then by five-option multiple choice questions. Results were compared to examine the efficacy of multiple choice testing. Of a possible 20 points, the mean score…
Descriptors: College Freshmen, Educational Research, English Instruction, Higher Education
