In this episode, I answer a bunch of questions from Jerry Anzalone about the whacky strategies I have for testing in the A&P course. I discuss open online tests with multiple attempts, cumulative testing, pre-tests, test integrity, and much more. A virtual roundup of oddities!
0:00:00 | Introduction
0:00:54 | Quizzed About Tests
0:05:45 | Retaking Tests
0:29:37 | More on Retaking Tests
0:36:33 | Sponsored by AAA
0:38:27 | High Stakes and Low Stakes
0:46:06 | Sponsored by HAPI
0:47:30 | Open Book Tests
0:56:24 | Sponsored by HAPS
0:57:25 | Academic Integrity
1:06:17 | Final Thoughts
1:11:27 | Staying Connected
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Somewhere ages and ages hence:
Two roads diverged in a wood, and I—
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference. (Robert Frost)
Quizzed About Tests
5 minutes
Kevin's friend Jerry Anzalone calls in to the podcast hotline with questions about Kevin's somewhat unusual methods of online testing in the A&P course.
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Retaking Tests
24 minutes
Kevin summarizes the core ideas behind his online testing strategy: retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving, randomized question sets/pools, and more, in response to Jerry Anzalone's question...
You mentioned that you give your students the opportunity to retake the assessments as many times as necessary until they can answer the questions correctly. How exactly does that work in your courses?
★ Spaced Retrieval Practice | Episode 1
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★ Taking Bold Steps in Teaching | Notetaking | Science Updates | TAPP 90
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More On Retaking Tests
7 minutes
The discussion continues by moving on to the topics of pre-tests and cumulative testing.
★ Pre-Testing for a Powerful Learning Boost | Episode 3
★ Cumulative Testing Makes Learning Last | Episode 4
★ Long Term Learning | Five Strategies for Teaching A&P
Sponsored by AAA
2 minutes
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High Stakes and Low Stakes
7.5 minutes
Kevin answers Jerry's next couple of questions...
Do unlimited retakes apply only to formative assessments such as low stakes quizzes?
How much of the overall course grade do these unlimited test opportunities make up?
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Open Book Tests
9 minutes
Kevin talks hows and whys in response to this question from Jerry:
You also mentioned open-book or open-resource tests. How do you use open-book tests as assessments in your courses. For example, do your courses include one or more mid-term exams, multiple unit or module or chapter tests, frequent quizzes, and which of these, if any, are open book?
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Academic Integrity
8.5 minutes
Kevin answers Jerry's final question:
Finally, how do you try to maintain standards of academic integrity with repeat test opportunities and open book tests?
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Final Thoughts
5 minutes
These strategies are not the only way to do things, but may be interesting if they spark ideas among listeners.
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