The Use of the ETS Major Field Test for Assurance of Business Content Learning: Assurance of Waste?

Autor/inn/en	Mason, Paul M.; Coleman, B. Jay; Steagall, Jeffrey W.; Gallo, Andres A.; Fabritius, Michael M.
Titel	The Use of the ETS Major Field Test for Assurance of Business Content Learning: Assurance of Waste?
Quelle	In: Journal of Education for Business, 86 (2011) 2, S.71-77 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0883-2323
Schlagwörter	Business Administration Education; Exit Examinations; College Students; Grade Point Average; College Entrance Examinations; Scores; Student Characteristics; Student Evaluation; Cost Effectiveness; Major Field Achievement Test in Business; SAT (College Admission Test) + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Final examination; Abschlussprüfung; Collegestudent; Aufnahmeprüfung; Schulnote; Studentische Bewertung; Kosten-Nutzen-Analyse; Kosten-Nutzen-Denken
Abstract	Exit exams have become the currency of choice for both institutions and accrediting bodies seeking to demonstrate student learning. Most researchers have ignored the opportunity costs of these tests and the fundamental question of whether the exams add value to the assessment process already in place on college campuses (course testing and GPA). A statistical model that uses a student's GPA, SAT score, and demographic characteristics predicts the student's Major Field Test (ETSB) score quite well. Furthermore, the opportunity cost of administering these exams at the institution in question exceeds $25,000 annually. The authors argue that the cost-benefit tradeoff of the ETSB exit exam is unfavorable. (Contains 3 tables.) (As Provided).
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Update	2017/4/10