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Student Examination Performance Predictors: The Cramming Study Strategy And Examination Format, Andrea Haberman
Student Examination Performance Predictors: The Cramming Study Strategy And Examination Format, Andrea Haberman
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Examinations that consist of varied formats are distributed to students across educational institutions to measure individual performance and achievement. Previous research studies that investigated the effects of cramming and the usage of different exam formats were examined and summarized in a comprehensive literature review. Findings suggest that students commonly use the cramming study strategy as a method of preparation for exams. Yet the effectiveness of cramming remains a subject of controversy among educators. Little to no research has been conducted to determine whether cramming is engaged in response to a given exam format. This author concludes from a review of …