Better Testing: Give Them the Questions First

Cameron, Lynn; Heywood, John S.

doi:10.1080/87567555.1985.10532292

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“…Weaver (1985) suggests essay examinations are best suited for smaller classes and when the educator wants to develop the student 1 s verbal skills and creativity. If the learning objectives include critical thinking, essay questions should be used and the questions be distributed ahead of time (Cameron and Heywood 1985). Conversely, objective tests may be better suited for larger classes and when the educator is interested in measuring the breadth of the student's knowledge.…”

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