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Re: Reading quizzes/assignments

I tried using on-line multiple choice and fill-in-the-blank questions that
were straight from the text. Students just got the answers from each other
instead of reading the book. That didn't work!

Just-in-time-teaching is wonderfully effective at motivating students to
read. Questions are interesting and thought-provocative, students
get credit for participation (i.e. points for thoughtful responses instead
of correct answers), and reading and responding to the JiTT questions are
required BEFORE class. Responses are then used in class and are a
necessary part of lecture. This is even more motivation for students to
read and respond thoughtfully. It seems rather effective at motivating
students to read before class, although more assessment is needed.

AT

At 03:18 PM 5/8/2002 -0500, you wrote:
I'm thinking of using some sort of reading quiz or reading assignment in
my next intro algebra course to encourage my students to at least
minimally read the text before coming to class--a set of questions that
could be easily answered from a first read of the assigned section. (One
implementation is described in Mazur's Peer Instruction.)

I would be interested in hearing from other members of the list who have
used reading quizzes/assignments in their courses, particularly how it was
administered and how it worked (results). Thanks in advance.

Scott Bonham
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