Susan Polick

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Hi Penelope- Thanks for your post to the forum. Students do seem to be less intimidated by projects than tests. I make sure however, that I have "check-in points" to make sure that my students don't procratinate and become overwhelmed at the due date. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Anna- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree - current feedback is a great motivator or sometimes an alarm that students can utilize. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Creating a positive learning environment

Hi Jennifer - Thanks for your post to the forum. Do you find that you have challenges in your learning environment? Any ideas that you can share on creating a stimulating environment? Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Robert- Thanks for your post to the forum. Involving students in answering other students questions also creates a "Team" feeling in your classroom. Thanks for sharing! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Susan - Thanks for your post to the forum! I am thrilled that you found some good ideas to take back to your classroom - Have fun!! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Courtney- Thanks for your post to the forum. You reminded us to be willing to review our tests as guide to revising our instruction. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Selecting testing content

Hi Kathleen- Thanks for sharing a very rational approach to assessment! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Assessing general education skills

HI Courtney - Thanks for your post to the forum. As you mention, we get students with really diverse general education skill levels. The bottom line is that we must deal with it!Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

HI Brenda- I think you have the exactly right idea. You should also ask the rest of the class to expand on the original responses. Susan

Susan Polick

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Using alternative assessments

Hi Lisa- Thanks for your post to the forum. I liked your idea to get your students more engaged in their learning. I also love to step back sometimes and let my students steer the ship - the voyage can be really interesting! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan