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Peer reviewedRussell, Michael; Haney, Walt – Education Policy Analysis Archives, 1997
The effect that mode of administration, computer versus paper and pencil, had on the performance of 120 middle school students on multiple choice and written test questions was studied. Results show that, for students accustomed to writing on computers, responses written on the computer were more successful. Implications for testing are discussed.…
Descriptors: Computer Assisted Testing, Essay Tests, Middle School Students, Middle Schools
