Active Learning Activities

Two-stage Testing for Second-year Math Students

Students are given four 2-stage tests throughout a semester; 1st stage written individually, 2nd students work in groups.

Put Your Theory on Trial

Scaffolded debate that explores the nuances of a belief that the teacher has introduced.

Mechanics in Motion: Iterative GIF Creation

In groups, students create GIFs to demonstrate and explain how mechanic principles apply in real-life scenarios.

Real-World Physics: Mini Video Projects

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

Can I Use the Internet?

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

An Abundance of Bells

Two Stage Quiz

Cercles de Lecture (Reading Circles)

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Rhetorical Strategies

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Home Wiring

Problem Sorting Review