Many active learning pedagogies depend on students’ preparing for class in advance. One common method for holding students accountable for this preparation is the use of reading quizzes. When used thoughtfully, reading quizzes can also actually promote student learning through the testing effect. In this article we describe why and how we use reading quizzes in biology, chemistry, mathematics, and physics courses.
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Type Journal ArticlePub Date 9/1/2015Stock # jcst15_045_01_49Volume 045Issue 01