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Hi Vonda - Thnaks for your post to the forum. You mention a good point- sometimes instructors use "trick" or obscure questions. That has no place in assessment. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Involving all students in questioning sessions

Hi Rickey- thanks for your post to the forum. I agree - one of the best ways to get your students to participate is to incorporate their personal experiences with the topic being discussed. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Randy - Thanks for your post to the forum. I promise that you will find much value in using CATs! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Kenneth - Thank you for an excellent post to the forum! I really agree with you about the choice between many regular quizzes vs. a mid-term/final for the very same reasons that you mention. You are obviously an accomplished teacher - best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan

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Supporting the learning styles of your students

Hi Amy - Thanks for your post to the forum! Students do seem to enjoy demoing to show what they know. It seems much less intimidating than speaking alone. Best wishes- Susan

Susan Polick

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Using CATs as sources of instructor and student feedback

Hi Kelly - I agree- an important advantage of CATs is that we can get regular early response to our instruction. Best wishes - Susan

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Effective assessment methods

HI Shantana- It takes some thinking to effectively assess group work - keep up the good work! Susan

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

HI Kristine- That's a great way to get your students using critical thinking skills and getting them participating. Best wishes- Susan

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hoi Kristine -Thanks for your post! That's a pretty creative idea - thanks for sharing! Susan

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Selecting testing formats

Hi mariela- thanks for your post. Your assessment methods are excellent! Best wishes- Susan