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Direct linkParkes, Jay; Stefanou, Candice – Learning Environments Research, 2010
Proponents of performance assessments purport that they allow more options for student choice and autonomy and, therefore, are more motivating and more preferred by students. This study explored the role of stakes and the student's familiarity with the format in these examination preferences. A survey of 148 college students suggested that: their…
Descriptors: Familiarity, Goal Orientation, Grades (Scholastic), High Stakes Tests
