Research and Teaching: Aligning Assessment to Instruction--Collaborative Group Testing in Large- Enrollment Science Classes

Research and Teaching: Aligning Assessment to Instruction--Collaborative Group Testing in Large- Enrollment Science Classes

The authors describe a collaborative group-testing strategy implemented and studied in undergraduate science classes. This project investigated how the assessment strategy relates to student performance and perceptions about collaboration and focused on two sections of an undergraduate biotechnology...

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Published in:Journal of college science teaching Vol. 44; no. 6
Main Authors: Siegel, Marcelle, Roberts, Tina M, Freyermuth, Sharyn K, Witzig, Stephen B, Izci, Kemal
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: National Science Teachers Association 01-07-2015
Subjects:
Academic Achievement
Alignment (Education)
Biotechnology
College Science
Cooperation
Cooperative Learning
Enrollment
Evaluation Methods
Group Testing
Higher Education
Large Group Instruction
Science Curriculum
Science Instruction
Semester System
Student Attitudes
Undergraduate Students
Undergraduate Study
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Summary:The authors describe a collaborative group-testing strategy implemented and studied in undergraduate science classes. This project investigated how the assessment strategy relates to student performance and perceptions about collaboration and focused on two sections of an undergraduate biotechnology course taught in separate semesters.
ISSN:0047-231X
DOI:10.2505/4/jcst15_044_06_74