Investigating the influence of question type and cognitive process on academic performance in VCE Physical Education : A secondary data analysis

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Whittle, Rachael J., Benson, Amanda C., Ullah, Shahid and Telford, Amanda. (2018). Investigating the influence of question type and cognitive process on academic performance in VCE Physical Education : A secondary data analysis. Educational Research and Evaluation. 24(8), pp. 504-522. https://doi.org/10.1080/13803611.2019.1612256
AuthorsWhittle, Rachael J., Benson, Amanda C., Ullah, Shahid and Telford, Amanda
Abstract

External written examinations are commonly used for determining student academic achievement. The influence of question type and cognitive process on examination performance in senior-secondary physical education is unclear. A secondary data analysis of Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) Physical Education examination data (2011; n = 9,323, 2012; n = 8,781) was conducted. Question type (multiple choice and short answer) and overall examination performance were compared and the predictive value of question type, cognitive process (based on Bloom’s revised taxonomy), and overall examination scores determined. In 2011 and 2012, students performed significantly better on multiple-choice questions; however, short-answer performance better predicted overall exam performance. A significant difference between marks achieved by cognitive level and grade (Ungraded [UG] – A+) was found. Low-achieving students (UG – D) were performing well below the examination mean across all questions. Developing higher order thinking skills for all students may lead to improved overall examination performance in VCE Physical Education.

Keywordssenior-secondary physical education; examinations; high-stakes assessment; higher order thinking; Bloom’s taxonomy
Year2018
JournalEducational Research and Evaluation
Journal citation24 (8), pp. 504-522
PublisherRoutledge
ISSN1380-3611
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)https://doi.org/10.1080/13803611.2019.1612256
Scopus EID2-s2.0-85066114428
Page range504-522
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Online21 May 2019
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Accepted23 Apr 2019
Deposited03 Aug 2023
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