Susan Polick

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Determining the effectiveness of testing formats

Hi Mary - Thanks for your post to the forum. Always good practice to review tests as you describe! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

Susan Polick

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Nelky - asking questions that require students to utilize previously learned concepts requires them to use critical thinking skills - great work! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

HI Pamela - Isn't that the coolest thing to watch?? Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Selecting testing formats

Hi Scott - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are doing a great job at incorporating varied assessment types. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Using formative evaluation methods

Hi Robert - Thanks for your post to the forum. You are utilize numerous evaluation techniques which is excellent! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Taijmattie- Thanks for your post to the forum. You shared very effective questioning strategies! Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Keeping focused during questioning sessions

Hi Thomas - Thanks for your post to the forum. I also use the "parking lot" idea but really try to get to those questions before the end of classroom if possible. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Knowing the learning styles of your students

Hi Jeff - Thanks for your post to the forum. Yes, we can really do a much better job of tailoring content and delivery when we know the learning styles of our students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Effective methods of student assessment

Hi Linda - Thanks for your post to the forum. Unfortunately the lack of writing skill is pervasive. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan

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Getting student participation in questioning sessions

Hi Marion- Thanks for your post to the forum. Learning to facilitate Socratic questioning sessions takes some practice, but as you mention, students really do get involved actively. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan