The positive and negative consequences of multiple-choice testing.
Journal Article (Journal Article)
Multiple-choice tests are commonly used in educational settings but with unknown effects on students' knowledge. The authors examined the consequences of taking a multiple-choice test on a later general knowledge test in which students were warned not to guess. A large positive testing effect was obtained: Prior testing of facts aided final cued-recall performance. However, prior testing also had negative consequences. Prior reading of a greater number of multiple-choice lures decreased the positive testing effect and increased production of multiple-choice lures as incorrect answers on the final test. Multiple-choice testing may inadvertently lead to the creation of false knowledge.
Full Text
Duke Authors
Cited Authors
- Roediger, HL; Marsh, EJ
Published Date
- September 2005
Published In
Volume / Issue
- 31 / 5
Start / End Page
- 1155 - 1159
PubMed ID
- 16248758
Electronic International Standard Serial Number (EISSN)
- 1939-1285
International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)
- 0278-7393
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
- 10.1037/0278-7393.31.5.1155
Language
- eng