Student created cheat sheets in examinations
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The document explores the impact of student-created cheat-sheets on exam performance in an introductory programming context, highlighting both advantages, such as reduced anxiety and improved learning, and disadvantages like reliance on texts. Research indicates that students who create cheat-sheets may perform better, with 72 out of 89 students using them, showing significant improvement in scores. Recommendations include advising thorough review and equitable content matching in cheat-sheet creation for enhanced performance.
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- 1. Student Created Cheat-Sheets in ExaminationsMichael de Raadt
- 2. ExaminationsClosed bookOpen bookRestrictedTeacher created notesStudent created notes cheat-sheetsPurpose = exploring use of cheat-sheetsContext = introductory programming
- 3. Research about Open BookAdvantagesReduced anxietyShift from memorisation to reasoningReduction of cheatingBetter average performanceDisadvantagesLess preparation time superficial learningLookup time reliance on text poorer performance
- 4. Research about Cheat-sheetsDickson and Miller (psychology exams)No help in learningErbe (education) and othersHelp with learning lower Blooms levelsHelp prepare students, exam is learning activity(awards for best cheat-sheet)
- 5. Research QuestionsDo students who create cheat-sheets perform better?Do cheat-sheets lift performance?What features can be identified on cheat-sheets?Do features relate to performance?
- 6. Examination SettingIntroductory programmingPriorSample examTold about cheat-sheetHand-writtenA4, double sidedExamination50 marksIncluded language reference89 students (21% on-campus, 79% external)72 cheat sheets (81%)
- 7. Performance32.523.9T-test (equality of means) t=2.5, p=0.016
- 8. Improvement
- 9. Features
- 10. ConclusionsEvidence supports theory that cheat-sheets have impactRecommendationsUse cheat sheetsAdvise studentsthorough review, match course content ordergeneral, abstract representationsdon’t assume sample answers will helpFuture workreplications (cross-institutional, interdisciplinary, longitudinal)
- 11. QuestionsPlease ask in forum