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Self-Assessment and Review Through Group Testing . OR: The Story of an Infinite Series of ‘aha’ Moments. But First: You should be here IF:. -1 You have tried this yourself and had some successes or failures you would care to share. 0 You couldn’t find another class you liked.
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But First: You should be here IF: -1 You have tried this yourself and had some successes or failures you would care to share. 0 You couldn’t find another class you liked. 1 The topic seemed like something that you thought would help your students. e You’re tired of being the talking head on review day!
‘aha’ • If group work is successful day to day, why not on test review day? • We continued using same groups. • Students turn in one paper per group. • It is 20-30% of their test grade. • What do we do if a group disagrees?
‘aha’ • If group testing is successful in small groups, why not with the class as a group? • Each student turns in their own paper. • The test is 20 – 30% of their test grade. • Class ‘circles their wagons’.
‘aha’ • When a group is stuck, they ask other groups for help. • Spies among us. • Define a ‘small’ group. • If the class is too big, why not have small groups that help each other?
‘aha’ • If the system works as groups to individuals why not go backwards? • Used for pre-reading assessments. • Students morph from one person to groups of 3-5. • They check answers immediately.
Who is the president of AMATYC? What percent of all marriages in the USA take place in Clark County, Nevada? Where will the AMATYC conference be held in 3 years? What is the leading industry of Sanpete County, Utah?
Define the Parameters • Make sure the students know what is expected of them from the beginning of the course. • No notes or books. • No copycats. • No control freaks. Remember K.I.S.S.
Grading • Non-participants and control freaks actually loose points. • Either it’s right or it’s wrong. • Is this grade inflation?
Results • Students learn the benefit of collaboration. • Students can see what material they need to review before taking the individual test. • A lot of learning takes place when teaching each other. • Students do better on their personal tests.
First Time Users Beware! • It will take time for you to figure out how long to make the test. BE FLEXIBLE! • Your class may not participate well in one of the methods discussed here today. • Students will try to bend or break the rules. • Students will ask for your help on problems.
