# Why Open-Book and Project-Based Assessment May Better Measure Learning

DevFeed: [Why Open-Book and Project-Based Assessment May Better Measure Learning](<https://devfeed.tech/articles/bic-transit-gloria-mundi-36931.md>)

Original publisher: [Read original article](<https://shostack.org/blog/pens/>)

Author: Adam

Published: 2022-10-15T00:00:00Z

Content type: opinion

Language: en

Sources: [Shostack & Friends Blog](<https://devfeed.tech/sources/shostack-friends-blog.md>)

Topics: [Learning](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/learning.md>), [Testing](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/testing.md>), [Security](<https://devfeed.tech/topics/security.md>)

Tags: [learning](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/learning.md>), [security](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/security.md>), [testing](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/testing.md>), [university](<https://devfeed.tech/tags/university.md>)

## AI overview

The article reflects on intricately carved notes found on pens and questions whether using such notes is necessarily cheating when the process of condensing and copying information can support learning. It argues that project work and open-book assessment may measure learning better and create less stress than single closed-book exams.

## Source excerpt

Is it really cheating if you learn?