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Activity Number:
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69
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Type:
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Contributed
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Date/Time:
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Sunday, August 2, 2009 : 4:00 PM to 5:50 PM
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Sponsor:
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Section on Statistical Education
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| Abstract - #303360 |
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Title:
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A Discussion of Open-Book and Closed-Book Exams on Student Achievement in an Introductory Probability and Statistics Course
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Author(s):
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Robert M. Block*+
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Companies:
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U.S. Air Force Academy
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Address:
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2354 Fairchild Drive, Suite 6D-124, USAFA, CO, 80840,
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Keywords:
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Open book assessments ; Closed book assessments ; probability and statistics ; mathematical education ; student achievement
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Abstract:
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The use of open- and closed-book exams in an introductory statistics course is described. A review of the literature provides some initial thoughts on closed-book versus open-book assessments. Our work expands on the current body of research involving open- and closed-book exams and handwritten notecards over a two year period. Statistical analyses of student final exam scores in conjunction with end of course critiques are analyzed under the different exam policies.
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