64. IN-CLASS EXAM REVIEWS (Feedback, Discussion, Collaboration, Writing)
Description: Too often, teachers hand-out review items and expect students to complete them at home and unless the teacher goes over the review, there may be incorrect answers lurking. In this simple, but meaningful strategy, teachers provide time for students to work on reviews in class, with conditions. This approach also builds trust and camaraderie with students. It also guarantees that all students have been exposed to the material to be tested and some students actually learn the material while reviewing! And as an added benefit, it can satisfy some I.E.P requirements.
Application: The In-class Exam Review process can be used in any subject.
Process: Gather exam review documents, either paper or online in a file format. As exam time nears, explain to students that time will be set aside for exam review at each class meeting and to have review items at the ready. On the first day of the review, hand-out review items bundled in a stapled “packet” or release the online document’s file. Provide guidelines:
Reference, graphics, and/or for more information:
64. In-class Exam Review
King, T. Rentz, J. (2022) “Teaching More and Talking Less: Using Examples During Class” Faculty Focus Podcast #35
Description: Too often, teachers hand-out review items and expect students to complete them at home and unless the teacher goes over the review, there may be incorrect answers lurking. In this simple, but meaningful strategy, teachers provide time for students to work on reviews in class, with conditions. This approach also builds trust and camaraderie with students. It also guarantees that all students have been exposed to the material to be tested and some students actually learn the material while reviewing! And as an added benefit, it can satisfy some I.E.P requirements.
Application: The In-class Exam Review process can be used in any subject.
Process: Gather exam review documents, either paper or online in a file format. As exam time nears, explain to students that time will be set aside for exam review at each class meeting and to have review items at the ready. On the first day of the review, hand-out review items bundled in a stapled “packet” or release the online document’s file. Provide guidelines:
- Bring the review packet every class meeting.
- During review work, students may seek assistance from others or the teacher, but they can only use brain power, no notes, textbooks, or other supplementary materials.
- Use pencil only in paper packets.
Reference, graphics, and/or for more information:
64. In-class Exam Review
King, T. Rentz, J. (2022) “Teaching More and Talking Less: Using Examples During Class” Faculty Focus Podcast #35