Purpose:
Although student perspectives are crucial for understanding their experiences of assessments, they have not been investigated to the same extent as other stakeholders’. In particular, the views of low-achieving students are seldom examined. Therefore, this study aimed to enhance knowledge regarding low-achieving students’ assessment experiences.
Design/Approach/Methods:
A total of 646 peer-reviewed studies were identified through searches in the ERIC, ERC, and Web of Science databases. The PRISMA 2020 statement guided the study. Nine studies were included. A descriptive analysis was conducted, followed by an analysis of the studies found at three grade levels. Prominent factors for understanding low-achieving students’ perspectives were identified using thematic analysis.
Findings:
There is a gap in research on how low-achieving students experience assessment. Several factors were found: higher levels of anxiety, enhancing the assessment situations, and designing assessments to better support low-achieving students’ in exhibiting their knowledge. Students’ involvement in designing assessments and strategies to cope with stress can enhance their outcomes.
Originality/Value:
This study conducted a focused literature review of studies on low-achieving students’ perspectives of educational assessments, a topic that has been under-investigated. Understanding low-achieving students’ perspectives of assessments can be used in the design, implementation, and evaluation of assessments.