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I love the idea of a test the first day, but I think I will do it like an interview. I usually have my students ask random questions to another student and then introduce them to the rest of us. But maybe I will form it like a group test. What do you think?

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Tara,
It all depends on what you want the outcome to be from the test. I use my test to give me an overview of the students coming into the course. From this baseline I can customize my instructional approach. The method you are using sounds like a good one to me since it is informal and comfortable for your students and it gives you an idea of their experience base in relation to the course.
Gary

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

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