This study included a meta-analysis which
examined the effects of practice tests versus nontesting learning conditions
such as restudying, practice, filler activities, or no presentation of the
material. Results revealed that taking a practice test before the actual test resulted
in higher test performance than with any of the other comparison conditions. The
researchers of this study suggest that the use of retrieval practice learning
activities will help students develop test-taking skills that may improve
performance on high-stakes tests. Lastly, the real-life implications
of this study can help guide and inform students, teachers, researchers, and
policymakers about the use of practice tests in order to advance student
learning.
Adesope, O. O., Trevisan, D. A., &
Sundararajan, N. (2017). Rethinking the use of tests: A meta-analysis of
practice testing. Review of Educational
Research, 87(3), 659-701. https://dx.doi.org/10.3102/0034654316689306
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