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Low-Stakes Quizzing and its Impact on Class Performance


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Do low-stakes tests actually improve learning in real-world classrooms?

A recent meta-analysis unveils the nuanced benefits of frequent low-stakes quizzes on student performance, providing clear insights for the classroom ...

The testing effect

Low Stakes QuizzingIn this study (Sotola & Crede, 2020), researchers report a moderate positive correlation between regular low-stakes quizzes and improved academic outcomes.

The meta-analysis involved data collection from 52 independent studies, encompassing a total of 7,864 students.

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