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Direct linkCrumb, Roni M.; Hildebrandt, Ryan; Sutton, Tina M. – Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Background: Many students use laptops in the classroom to take notes; however, even when laptops are used for the sole purpose of taking notes they can negatively impact academic performance. Objective: The current study examined state-dependent effects, and the potential for a match in note taking and quiz taking methods to improve quiz…
Descriptors: Handwriting, Notetaking, Laptop Computers, Testing
Peer reviewedWatson, David L.; Hagihara, Deborah K.; Tenney, Alyssa L. – Teaching of Psychology, 1999
Compares skill-building exercises to preparing for a quiz in a traditional manner in order to determine which activity better encourages the generalization of course material to daily life. Finds that students who participated in the skill-building exercises performed better at applying concepts than students who studied for a quiz on identical…
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Generalization, Higher Education, Outcomes of Education
Peer reviewedBalch, William R. – Teaching of Psychology, 1998
Argues that increased student self-assessment accuracy might result in better academic performance by allowing students to modify their exam preparation more realistically. Uses an experiment with practice examinations to demonstrate the causal link between more accurate self-assessment and performance. Notes implications for the construction of…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Evaluation Research, High Schools, Higher Education
Peer reviewedKreiner, David S. – Teaching of Psychology, 1997
Reviews results of an experiment comparing the comprehension and recall of four groups: those who watched a videotape without taking notes; those who took notes while watching; those who took notes on questions in advance; those who orally replied to questions while watching. Comprehension was higher in the interactive groups. (MJP)
Descriptors: Advance Organizers, Cognitive Processes, Cognitive Psychology, Comprehension
