Comparison of Test Scores Obtained By Eighth Graders on Illustrated and Abstract Content Questions: A Quantitative

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to investigate whether students are more successful on abstract or illustrated test questions. To this end, the questions on an abstract test were changed into a visual format, and these tests were administered every three days to a total of 240 students at six middle schools located in the Erzurum city center and surrounding districts. After the data obtained from the study were examined, it was concluded that students were more successful in illustrated (visual) tests.

Keywords: Illustration, Achievement, Concrete, Abstract