Cognitive Difficulty and Format of Exams Predicts Gender and Socioeconomic Gaps in Exam Performance of Students in Introductory Biology Courses
Cognitive Difficulty and Format of Exams Predicts Gender and Socioeconomic Gaps in Exam Performance of Students in Introductory Biology Courses
C. Wright,Sarah L. Eddy,3 Authors,S. Brownell
2015 · DOI: 10.1187/cbe.15-12-0246
CBE - Life Sciences Education · 67 Citations
TLDR
In a study examining more than 4800 student exams in introductory biology, the authors found that exam characteristics differentially impact students based on gender and socioeconomic status.
Abstract
In a study examining more than 4800 student exams in introductory biology, the authors found that exam characteristics differentially impact students based on gender and socioeconomic status.