Predictors of students’ preferences for assessment methods

The aim of this study is to examine whether a preference for specific assessment methods in higher education associated with personality and character strengths. Two-hundred seventy Portuguese students completed survey strengths, Big Five test their each six methods. Participants most favoured continuous multiple choice over viva voce dissertations. Regression analysis showed that demographic factors, strengths accounted 3–7% the variance preferred examination method. Findings partially replicate previous investigations. Limitations further research options are suggested.