The Testing Effect and How It Affects the Performance of 6th Grade Students
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The testing effect is a useful method of instruction. However it has only been used sporadically as an instructional method. This study examined whether or not students perform better on average with an increased amount of tests in comparison to an average amount of tests. The study was conducted over a period of two weeks when the students received an increase of tests aligning with the state and Common Core standards. At the conclusion of the two weeks, the average of the group of students with the testing effect was compared to the average of the group without the testing effect.
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