Computer-based versus paper-based testing: Investigating testing mode with cognitive load and scratch paper use

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Highlights:

• No significant differences were found in cognitive load between two modes.

• Students used scratch paper more on paper than online tests (conceptual questions).

• Students used scratch paper most for algorithmic questions.

摘要

•No significant differences were found in cognitive load between two modes.•Students used scratch paper more on paper than online tests (conceptual questions).•Students used scratch paper most for algorithmic questions.

论文关键词:Testing mode,Online testing,Cognitive load,Scratch paper use,Teaching,Paper-based testing

论文评审过程:Received 24 December 2016, Revised 30 July 2017, Accepted 31 July 2017, Available online 1 August 2017, Version of Record 19 August 2017.

论文官网地址:https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chb.2017.07.044