Instructor's Guide
Quizzes, Reflective Questions, and Activities
Reflective activity - What is your plan for tests in the future?
Relationship to Other iStudy Tutorials
This tutorial should be used before or in conjunction with the Test Anxiety tutorial, the Academic Integrity tutorial, and (optionally) the Concept Maps tutorial. It can also be used in conjunction with the Oral Presentation tutorial.
Suggested In-class Methods of Presentation
Lecture
- Explain the purpose/intent of the session. Refer to the Purpose section for more detail.
- Explain general information about taking tests, and why taking tests is important.
- Explain about the different types of test questions.
- Explain how tests are constructed for your class, and your expectations.
Discussion
- Reinforce the basic concepts as listed in the Key Points section below.
- Engage students in a dicussion on the best/worst test they ever took, and why they feel that way.
Key Points
These points are covered in the iStudy tutorial, but should be emphasized in any discussions.
- Why testing is important.
- Strategies for approaching dirrerent types of tests and test questions.
- The importance of academic integrity and taking tests.
Assessment Criteria
Through observing both the group's and the individuals' activities, the instructor may assess student performance. Assessment criteria are as follows (instructors supply the percentage weights):
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Where |
Domain |
Activities |
% |
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iStudy Tutorial |
Knowledge |
The learner can define tetsing, assessment, and evaluation. |
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In-Class |
Affective |
The learner demonstrates an understanding of the value of testing and academic integrity. |
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|
iStudy Tutorial |
Synthesis |
The learner can define a plan for approaching test taking in the future. |
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100% |
