TY  - BOOK
AU  - Van Gaal, Frank
AU  - De Ridder,Annemieke
TI  - The impact of assessment tasks on subsequent examination performance
SN  - 1469-7874
AV  - LB2300 ACT 
PY  - 2013///
CY  - Thousand Oaks
PB  - Sage
KW  - Alternative evaluation
KW  - Assessment
KW  - Empirical analysis
N2  - In this article, the impact of assessment tasks on examination result (measured by examination grades) is investigated. Although many describe the advantages of electronic assessment tasks, few studies have been undertaken which compare a traditional approach using a classical examination with a new approach using assessment tasks. The main hypothesis of this study is that assessment tasks have a positive impact on results. It should motivate students to avoid procrastination and to adopt a deep learning approach. We test this research hypothesis in a case study with undergraduate students in their second year at university. Study results of students before and after the implementation of the assessment tasks are compared using t-tests. A regression analysis is performed to investigate the impact of the assessment tasks on the examination result. Empirical evidence of whether or not a positive effect of assessment tasks on the examination result is presented. The impact of how assessment tasks affect students with differing levels of performance is provided, and implications for educators is offered
UR  - https://doi.org/10.1177/1469787413498039
ER  -