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Table 3 Student (1997) comments regarding the positive and negative aspects of the bonus system in Histology.

From: Introducing a reward system in assessment in histology: A comment on the learning strategies it might engender

Individual comments*

1997 students

 

(n = 32)

Positive

 

Relieves stress/pressure of final exam

67%

Prevents cramming/Promotes continuous work

37%

Reward/incentive/motivation to work hard

15%

Something to strive towards

9%

Boosts self-confidence

3%

Get marks before exam

3%

Negative

 

Perception that it disadvantages some

3%

  1. *Students may have made more than one comment