I already use review as a key learning tool for my students whenever I have the chance, however, a pre-test is something I should certainly take into consideration. It's a great tool not only for the students to set their expectations as to what the class might entail, but for the instructor to make sense of the student's progress!
Reviewing material is very important, but I think it's important for the instructor to avoid reviewing material directly from a test for quiz. I've seen a lot of instructors use their test as the review material. You want to make sure students are understanding the concepts and not just memorizing the questions for short-term regurgitation.
