Our statistics course is more heavily content-oriented and cumulative by nature so I use short low-stakes quizzes to keep students from falling behind. However, I want student to develop a greater sense of what they know and how well they… Read More »Quizzes for meta-cognition
In most of my classes where I use exams, I typically distribute some novel stimulus material in advance of the exam. It might be a case study, a research article, or a news event. I tell students that a portion… Read More »“Integrative Studying” for Exams
Teaching hacks are relatively simple strategies that we might use to improve student learning or reduce our workload. These strategies might free up additional class time, increase the efficiency of our practices, or better support our ability to work on scholarship or service. Below is an idea about giving students an opportunity to reflect on their exams.
