I have been researching two-stage testing for several years and finally had the opportunity to introduce it to one of the courses I teach this semester: MATH 2720 (Multivariable Calculus). We had our first test last Friday, and it went really well!
For those unfamiliar with two-stage testing, here’s a definition from SALTISE: Two-Stage Exam. A two-stage assessment is an instructional strategy where students complete an assessment (exam, test, or quiz) in two stages. First, they work individually and submit their answers. Then, in the second stage, they collaborate in groups to answer either the most challenging questions from the individual portion or new, more conceptual or open-ended questions.
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