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Kathryn T Wissman¹, Katherine A Rawson¹

¹a Department of Psychology , Kent State University , Kent , OH , USA.

Memory (Hove, England)

|February 3, 2015

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Most students use collaborative testing in groups, especially for definitions. They find group testing more motivating, effective, and enjoyable than studying alone.

Keywords:

Collaborative memory Survey Testing

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Area of Science:

Educational Psychology
Cognitive Psychology

Background:

Collaborative testing research highlights learning and memory benefits.
Limited understanding exists on real-world student application of collaborative testing.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the extent of collaborative testing use in self-regulated learning.
To identify conditions influencing students' implementation of collaborative testing.

Main Methods:

Three surveys administered to 692 students across three samples.
Inquiry into students' collaborative testing habits and preferences.

Main Results:

A majority of students utilize collaborative testing when studying in groups.
Key term definitions are the most common material for collaborative testing.
Group testing increases motivation, perceived effectiveness, and enjoyment compared to solo testing.
Metacognitive roles identified: question-asker monitors, both decide practice termination.

Conclusions:

Collaborative testing is a prevalent strategy among students, particularly in group settings.
The social context enhances motivation and perceived utility of testing.
Further research can extend collaborative memory findings to improve student learning outcomes.