Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Jong- Yes, students always enjoy being able to relate what they are learning to their own experiences. It makes for some great classroom discussions! Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Allina- Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job of selecting appropriate assessments! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

HI Elise - you are doing a great job of monitoring and revising your assessments- great work! Best wishes - Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Robin - Thanks for sharing Easy Test Maker! Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Elise - How very creative -I love that idea! You obviously go the extra mile to engage your students and I'm sure that they appreciate and benefit from your efforts. Best wishes! Susan

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Daniel- When students relate the concept at hand to experiences that they or others have had, they also are better able to retain the concept because they have made a connection. Susan

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Daniel- Thanks for your post to the forum. In the long-run CATs can save us lots of time by, as you mention, letting us know quickly if there is a disconnect before we move on. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Mark - Thanks for your post to the forum.You metion something we see regularly - the student who thinks that getting the right answer should be all that is required. Actually understanding the process is more important ultimately. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Questioning sessions as learning tools

Hi Carol-The type of higher level questions you mention, are certainly more effective at getting discussions going. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Robin - I am thrilled that you got some "reminders" and also some new ideas from this class! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan