📚 Research Snippet
EP #15: Comparison of On-Time vs Late Exams
💬 What if ...
What if you could stop spending hours creating alternate make-up exams and instead use simpler policies without compromising academic integrity?
🔑 Key Insight
Researchers in this study found no statistically significant difference between make-up exam scores and on-time scores when using the same exam for both groups.
This suggests that students who test late do not gain an unfair academic advantage or benefit from extra study time.
The study finds that educators can safely use the same examination for make-ups within a reasonable timeframe (ideally within 7 days) instead of developing complex alternate versions or applying punitive point deductions.
🌟 Why it matters
This finding allows nurse educators to reduce their administrative burden and eliminate punitive testing policies that may exacerbate student stress and anxiety. It also shifts the focus from policing 'potential advantages' to supporting student well-being during illnesses or personal crises.
🔗 Link and Reference
Interested in the full article?
- Bultas, M. W., Schmuke, A., Armstrong, K., Rubbelke, C., Alnawman, M., Cuvar, K., Moran, V., Fuller, K., Cole, B., & Lovan-Gold, K. (2024). “Make-up” examinations: Comparison of on-time and late examination student scores. Nurse Educator, 49(2), 80-84.