Two Studies of Reading Compliance Among College Students

摘要: College students resist required reading assignments. Likewise, faculty are reluctant to quiz on assignments for fear of evoking disapproval. Measurement compliance allows instructors demonstrate a connection between preparation and subsequent success final exams. The first study suggested that self-reports invalid because distortion the part students. A separate archival demonstrated utility initial surprise in predicting scores Instructors might consider quizzes reinforce effort, illustrate practical benefits preparation, emphasize students' responsibility learning enterprise.