Suggestion 92. Give frequent quizzes

IF YOU WANT TO:

• Know if the class is understanding you or not

• Know if the students are bored or confused

• Identify and help students who are having difficulty

• Know the kinds of difficulties students are having

Giving frequent quizzes.

One excellent science teacher gives students practice quizzes (of 10 to 15 minutes duration) throughout the quarter. "I don't grade the quizzes," he explains, "but I do read them and review any material with which a large number of students seemed to have difficulty. I also seek out any students who seem to be having real problems understanding the material and spend more time with them in my office or in the departmental course cents."

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