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One of the most effective ways for students to improve performance is to genuinely self-reflect on their performance. Whether it is an assignment, a performance, exam, test, or quiz, when students think about their thinking and seek internal ways to improve, improvement will happen! To make this easier, I have created an overview protocol with an example sample for you. Modify to meet the needs of your students. A special thank you to Clemson University for an excellent overview of Exam Wrappers.
WORK WRAPPERS (Feedback, Questioning, Discussion)
Description: A work wrapper, also known as an exam wrapper, helps students self-review the outcomes of their completed work and to learn about how their own behaviors contributed to the results, e.g. the adequacy of their preparation, so that adjustments may be made for improvement or affirmation the student is on the right track. While wrappers are short in length, they all have three elements: a rationale statement, reflective questions, and a student-produced improvement plan.
Application: Use work wrappers occasionally, most especially after exams or assignments that are critical to moving forward in understanding.
Process: Refer below for complete example sample wrapper. Create paper/online wrapper in conjunction with a specific exam or assignment. Prepare rationale statement: This exam was designed to help you/give you practice improving your… (recall of information; ability to explain processes, ability to describe events etc.) Decide which questions to include in the wrapper such as How much time did you spend preparing for this exam? Total: When and where did you do this preparation? Describe: Provide practical improvement suggestions. Collect wrappers, review and grade based on completion. Return wrappers with meaningful suggestions for improvement in a whole group setting rather than singling out specific students and their specific faults.
WORK WRAPPERS (Feedback, Questioning, Discussion)
Description: A work wrapper, also known as an exam wrapper, helps students self-review the outcomes of their completed work and to learn about how their own behaviors contributed to the results, e.g. the adequacy of their preparation, so that adjustments may be made for improvement or affirmation the student is on the right track. While wrappers are short in length, they all have three elements: a rationale statement, reflective questions, and a student-produced improvement plan.
Application: Use work wrappers occasionally, most especially after exams or assignments that are critical to moving forward in understanding.
Process: Refer below for complete example sample wrapper. Create paper/online wrapper in conjunction with a specific exam or assignment. Prepare rationale statement: This exam was designed to help you/give you practice improving your… (recall of information; ability to explain processes, ability to describe events etc.) Decide which questions to include in the wrapper such as How much time did you spend preparing for this exam? Total: When and where did you do this preparation? Describe: Provide practical improvement suggestions. Collect wrappers, review and grade based on completion. Return wrappers with meaningful suggestions for improvement in a whole group setting rather than singling out specific students and their specific faults.
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