Monday, September 18, 2023

The Effect of Multitasking on Educational Outcomes

 School authorities, universities, and employers often schedule multiple tests on the same day or week, causing overlapping exam preparation and a dense testing schedule. This multitask learning can be intense, under pressure, and challenge the student’s mental and physical perseverance. As a result, it can compromise performance relative to a more ‘relaxed’ schedule. This paper examines the consequences of multitasking for test scores and cheating in exams and its implications for the ability and gender cognitive ga

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