The level of Test–wiseness for the students of arts and science Faculty at Sharourah and its relationship with some variables

Abstract

This study aimed to identify the level of using Test–wiseness strategies for the students of arts and science Faculty at Sharourah and its relationship with some variables. a questionnaire was designed which consisted of (29) items measuring three domains of Test–wiseness strategies. It was applied on a sample which consisted of (299) students. Results of the study showed that all Test–wiseness strategies were highly used. The strategies used after answering become in the first rank; followed by strategies used before answering; and lastly the strategies used during answering, and no statistically significant differences were found in the degree to which students’ using Test–wiseness strategies due to the influence of some  variables: (gender, academic level, major).and differences were found due to the achievement level, the study recommended constructing similar studies using other classifications of TW strategies, and their relationship with some variables.

Keywords: Test-wiseness, Test situation, Test –taking, Faculty students.