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- Title
The Pony Type Examination.
- Authors
Peterson, Shmler A.
- Abstract
The article discusses some of the disadvantages of Open-Book type of examination followed in the U.S. It was probably an effort to get away from the common practice of testing the pupils' memory of facts that inspired the use of open texts. Most authors of textbooks as well as test builders believe that the pupil should be able to apply his knowledge instead of cramming it. It outlines certain disadvantages that strongly discredit this type of examination. Some teachers may be against cramming before examinations and a few may even be opposed to any study before the test. The students neglect their studies as they think that they will have access to their books in an examination. Both the good pupil as well as the poorer one will feel that if he finds a difficult question, he may refer the textbook when the time comes. There are a few however who will go through their text, organize it and become familiar with it.
- Subjects
UNITED States; EXAMINATIONS; BOOKS; INTELLIGENCE tests; TEXTBOOKS; LEARNING; SCHOOL children; MEMORIZATION; EDUCATIONAL tests &; measurements
- Publication
Science Education, 1938, Vol 22, Issue 5, p257
- ISSN
0036-8326
- Publication type
Article