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On-line Quizzes: Putting Technology to Work to Aid Student Performance

Abstract In a large class, quizzes can be difficult to manage. In-class quizzes require graders or extra time outside of class on the part of the instructor and require valuable class time to complete. In addition, feedback on the quizzes can be slow because of the additional time needed for grading (Bradsford, Brown, & Cocking, 2000). On-line quizzes eliminate these problems. They can be given over a longer period of time to meet the outside demands on students, they can introduce new material, grade feedback is instantaneous, and no time is required for grading. It is well documented that students taking quizzes in class do better on exams than those that do not take quizzes (Clump, Bauer, & Whiteleather, 2003). This study examined whether on-line quizzes enhanced overall course grades and therefore were a benefit to students in a manner similar to in-class quizzes. Several self-reported variables were used to determine the relationship between exam scores and the average number of hours students worked per week, their attendance in class, and the average number of hours they studied for each exam and for on-line quizzes. Results revealed a moderately positive relationship between students' scores on-line quizzes and course grades.