Students prefer open-book exams, citing reduced stress and less intrusive oversight, and OBEs offer institutions logistical advantages¶

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q1 i? Student preferences lean towards OBEs, citing reduced stress and a desire for less intrusive exam oversight. → Mizori R 2025

Evidence¶

Mizori R 2025¶

Mizori R, Sadiq M, Ahmad MT, Siu A, Ahmad RR, Yang Z, et al. (2025). STEM exam performance: Open‐ versus closed‐book methods in the large language model era. The Clinical Teacher. https://doi.org/10.1111/tct.13839

q1 · i? · quant-synthesis · r1

Discussion-section assertion of the review, attributed to prior literature (Stowell) rather than a new analysis; no effect size or test statistic is printed. The review also notes OBEs reduce resource and financial burdens of invigilated exams.

"Furthermore, student preferences lean towards OBEs, citing reduced stress 24 and a desire for less intrusive exam oversight, potentially fostering a more positive attitude towards assessments."

Discussion¶

Learner Variables¶

Academic Anxiety — outcome: instruction changes it

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