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Preliminary Results of Audience Response System Use For Conceptest Evaluation in Large-Lecture Introductory Geology Classes. Ann E Holmes Univ. of Tennessee, Chattanooga. Acknowledgments. Research Funded by NSF-CCLI Grant #0716290
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Preliminary Results of Audience Response System Use For Conceptest Evaluation in Large-Lecture Introductory Geology Classes Ann E Holmes Univ. of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Acknowledgments • Research Funded by NSF-CCLI Grant #0716290 • Lead colleagues David Steer, Julie Libarkin - University of Akron • Other collaborators • Arizona State University – Steve Semken • California State University, Fullerton - ? • Community College of Rhode Island - Kortz • University of North Carolina, Charlotte - Jake Armour
What are Conceptests? • Multiple-choice questions used to: • Explore depth of student understanding • Provide timely feedback for students and instructors • Facilitate peer instruction and just-in-time teaching • Utilize Bloom’s Learning Domains • Analysis • Synthesis • Evaluation • Knowledge • Understanding • Application
Where Can I Find Conceptests? • Available online: http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/conceptests/index.html
Large-lecture Intro Physical Geology Classes at UTC • Semester class • 80-120 students in theatre-style room • Meets 2 times/week for 1 hr 15 min. • 3 exams & a final (all scantron) • Multiple choice with 10 pt essay
i>clicker use • engages students • provides anonymity • active learning • provides practice answering questions before the exam • instructor knows if material needs more discussion http://www.colorado.edu/CNS/cuclickers/instructors/images/pcinstall_08_V2.jpg
Suggestions for i>clicker use • Provide reward points • Keep reward small (mine is 2 pts maximum per session) • Use similar conceptest questions on exams https://blackboard.uic.edu/bbcswebdav/users/garay/talks/Reach2009/reach20095.html
A B C Open, Closed, Isolated Systems Question #1 ind. response Which system icon below represents an isolated system?
A B C Open, Closed, Isolated Systems Question #2 after peer review Which system icon below represents an isolated system?
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Plate Tectonics Map #1 After peer review Examine the map and answer the question that follows. How many plates are present? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
PT Question #1Similar Concept Examine the map and answer the question that follows How many plates are present? a. 3 b. 4 c. 5 d. 6
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PT Exam Question Answer How many lithospheric plates are located in the map below? a. 5 b. 4 c. 3 d. 2 e. 1 87.8% gave correct answer
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Earthquake Question #2peer review Which of the maps below best represents the distribution of magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes in South America within a decade?
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E’quake Exam Question Which of the maps below best represents the distribution of magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes in South America within a decade?
E’quake Exam Question Answer Which of the maps below best represents the distribution of magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes in South America within a decade? 86.4% chose A as correct answer
Addressing Bloom’s TaxonomyofLearningThrough Effective Clicker Questions