Using Reading Quizzes in STEM Classes—The What, Why, and How

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dc.contributor.authorHodges, Linda C.
dc.contributor.authorAnderson, Eric C.
dc.contributor.authorCarpenter, Tara
dc.contributor.authorCui, Lili
dc.contributor.authorGierasch, Tiffany Malinky
dc.contributor.authorLeupen, Sarah
dc.contributor.authorNanes, Kalman M.
dc.contributor.authorWagner, Cynthia R.
dc.date.accessioned2019-02-28T19:18:42Z
dc.date.available2019-02-28T19:18:42Z
dc.date.issued2015
dc.description.abstractMany active learning pedagogies depend on students' preparing for class in advance. One common method for holding students accountable for this preparation is the use of reading quizzes. When used thoughtfully, reading quizzes can also actually promote student learning through the testing effect. In this article we describe why and how we use reading quizzes in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses. We point out the advantages and disadvantages of various delivery methods, such as in class or online, on paper or via clickers, and individual or team based. Our examples highlight the role of these quizzes in promoting student preparedness and in providing feedback to both students and instructors about student learning. Drawing on the literature and our experience, we answer questions that instructors may have about how to use these quizzes to help them achieve their goals for student learning.yen_US
dc.description.urihttps://my.nsta.org/resource/?id=10.2505/4/jcst15_045_01_49
dc.format.extent7 pagesen_US
dc.genrejournal articlesen_US
dc.identifierdoi:10.13016/m2rzbg-g94k
dc.identifier.citationHodges LC, Anderson EC, Carpenter TS, Cui L, Gierasch TM, Leupen S, Nanes KM, Wagner CR (2015). Using Reading Quizzes in STEM – The What, Why, and How. Journal of College Science Teaching 45: 45-59; https://my.nsta.org/resource/?id=10.2505/4/jcst15_045_01_49en_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/11603/12898
dc.language.isoen_USen_US
dc.publisherNational Science Teachers Associationen_US
dc.relation.isAvailableAtThe University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC)
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Science Education Research Unit (SERU)
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Faculty Collection
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Faculty Development Center (FDC)
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Physics Department
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Biological Sciences Department
dc.relation.ispartofUMBC Mathematics and Statistics Department
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dc.subjectquizzesen_US
dc.subjectteam-based learningen_US
dc.subjectcredit-carryingen_US
dc.subjectlow-stakesen_US
dc.subjecttesting effecten_US
dc.titleUsing Reading Quizzes in STEM Classes—The What, Why, and Howen_US
dc.typeTexten_US

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