Tag: frequent quizzes
Peer learning: not just for engagement
In discussions about teaching and learning at WPI in recent years, one of the concerns and frustrations I’ve heard most frequently is that students seem to forget what they were taught–and what we were convinced they actually learned– just a few months ago in a previous course. I recently came across this article,”Why Students Forget […]
Stepping Up the Participation Level in In-Class Activities
I have used a variety of think-pair-share and similar activities in my introductory materials course (ES 2001), with a typical enrollment of 120 in recent years. My main goal is to have each student practice applying principles during class and leverage the power of peer instruction. In addition, I can see how well they’re understanding […]
Nancy Burnham’s Use of Pre-Lecture Quizzes and Mid-Lecture Breaks in Physics
I give pre-lecture quizzes at the beginning of class. A few questions based on previous content helps the students settle into the material for the day and motivates them to keep on top of new content. Then, once or twice during the lecture, I’ll stop to change the pace. The question(s) usually address the more […]
