Monday Morning Mentor Series
Are Group Exams a Viable Testing Option?
A new program begins Monday, March 16
So imagine the reaction you’ll get when you put students into groups not for an activity but for an exam. And for all the criticism you get from students, you can expect just as much – if not more – from your colleagues. Like many things inside academia and out, group exams are not bad. They’re just misunderstood. When used correctly, group exams can be incredibly powerful tools that minimize testing anxiety for students, promote peer learning, and model real-world problem solving. As the editor of The Teaching Professor newsletter and blog, Dr. Maryellen Weimer regularly and enthusiastically pursues strategies that keep students and instructors engaged and successful. She will share what she has learned about why group exams can work and how to incorporate them into your courses.
To access the Monday Morning Mentor programs, email the FCTL or call 836-3059.