EDUCATION (CBSE/UGC NET)

EDUCATION UGC NET

TEACHING AND RESEARCH APTITUDE

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which of the following is the most important characteristic of Open Book Examination system?
A
Students become serious.
B
In compels students to think.
C
It improves attendance in the classroom.
D
It reduces examination anxiety amongst students.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -It compels students to think deeply as it requires the candidate to recall a theoretical approach from memory.

Detailed explanation-2: -An open book exam is one in which students can give answers using their textbooks and notes. In the open book exam, memory and organizational skills are quite significant. This is because students must memorize each page of the textbook to determine which page of the textbook contains the solution to which question.

Detailed explanation-3: -Open book exams offer an intricate set of tricky, conceptual and case study-based questions. They calibrate the actual problem-solving skills and dynamic memory of students. Such exams trigger critical thinking where students focus on understanding and analysing concepts. Thus, they improve the quality of learning.

Detailed explanation-4: -An “open book examination” is one in which examinees are allowed to consult their class notes, textbooks, and other approved material while answering questions. This practice is not uncommon in law examinations, but in other subjects, it is mostly unheard of.

Detailed explanation-5: -Reliability or Consistency. How to Make Sure Your Test Is Reliable? Validity. Objectivity. Comprehensiveness. Absence of Ambiguity. Preparation. 15-Dec-2021

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