The findings suggest that while both types of learning aid proved to be effective, there is no evidence that the recall-based learning aid was more effective than the recognition-based learning aid.
A comparative study on Recognition based test (MCQ’s via PeerWise) and Recall based test (recall without assistance via Cram ) @jasonmlodgehttps://t.co/SUW4Ol7a5M pic.twitter.com/v5kgPHpMAI
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In this study ” A Comparison of the Effectiveness of Two Computer-Based Learning Aids”, Piers D. L. Howe, Jason M. Lodge, and Meredith McKague concluded two important findings.
- Both recall-based and recognition-based learning aids are effective,
- there is no evidence to suggest that the recall-based learning aid was more effective than the recognition-based learning aid.
This finding paints a different picture against numerous lab-based studies that have shown that recall-based quizzes promote more learning and result in higher performance in a later exam/test than recognition-based quizzes.
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