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I just completed taking ED104 and was happy to find out that many of the techniques I am using in the classroom were suggested in the course.  The one area I would like to comment on was when the comment on multiple choice questions.  I use these because the certification exams are multiple choice questions and I want my students to have as much practice as possible with them.  I also use other types of questions but feel it would be a diservice to eleminate them or to cut back on the number of them on the test.

I feel this course did a great job of presenting a variety of methods for the management of classrooms. I too currently utilize these same methods. My concern with the multiple choice questions is you cannot "read" where your students are in relation to understanding the main concepts of the material covered. It will also invite participation in classroom discussion in anticipation of seeing the questions again on examination. Discussion questions identify the students in need of clarifications and individual instruction for success. Using a variety of assessment methods to assess the students allows for a "holistic" approach to contributing to each student's success in their careers.

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