Active learning strategies in Mathematics
The university mathematics department has been working to radically redesign its first-year mathematics courses. Current efforts have yielded an 80% success rate.Classroom Assessment Explorer
Use this tool to explore ways to assess different types of learning.Geppert puts Canvas peer review to the test
John Geppert, professor of finance and director of assessment, believes peer review may offer a way to include more writing practice in more coursesIdentifying, prioritizing, and aligning learning goals to assessments with the iTGI
The Interactive Teaching Goals Inventory tool provides instructors with a valuable resource to align their learning goals with various assessment techniques.Leveraging Student Feedback: The Power of Formative Surveys
9-29-20 This workshop focuses on the attributes, logistics, and effective use of formative student surveys.Minute Paper
Minute papers provide a short, written response to a question and allows students an opportunity to reflect on their learning while also providing feedback.Small Teaching Strategies
Small teaching strategies are little things that can have a big impact. University faculty present a variety of techniques they use in 5-minute speed sessions.The Importance of Practice
Assessments are often described as falling into two categories: formative and summative. Formative assessments are usually informal, ungraded, or low-stakes assignments used to check students’ understanding of course concepts. They are most often used to “form” the instructor’s instructional plan (i.e., whether it’s time to move on to new concepts or spend a little more time on something). They also give students important information about their progress and about areas in which they may be struggling.