The Analysis of Students’ Opinions on the Role of Knowledge Tests in Higher Education

In this paper, the authors consider theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence of the method of assessment and evaluation by using knowledge tests, which significantly influence the quality of acquired knowledge. The students’ opinions on how they perceive the effects of applying tests in the assessment of the acquired knowledge were examined. The sample consisted of 415 students of the Faculty of Sciences, University of Novi Sad. The results indicate that in the structure of the perception of introducing tests as a method of students’ knowledge assessment, positive attitudes and students’ role affirmation in the process of knowledge acquisition slightly prevail.

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