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Peer reviewedWise, Steven L.; And Others – Journal of Educational Research, 1985
The effect of using separate answer sheets on a standardized test was investigated by administering the test and requiring children to either answer in the test booklet, use an answer sheet without prior practice, or use an answer sheet with practice sessions. Significant effects on test scores are examined. (Author/MT)
Descriptors: Answer Sheets, Elementary Education, Grade 3, Response Style (Tests)
Matter, M. Kevin – 1986
The beneficial effects of changing an answer on a multiple choice test were examined for elementary school students, with particular emphasis on the answer-changing behavior of minority versus non-minority groups and high-income versus low-income students. Test booklets from students in grade 2 and answer sheets from students in grades 4, 6, and 8…
Descriptors: Achievement Tests, Age Differences, Answer Sheets, Elementary Education
