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.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

An Abundance of Bells

Two Stage Quiz

Name that Molecule! / Nommez cette Molécule!

Dictation: Read and Run

Pratique d’écriture

If You’re Not Part of the Solution You’re Part of the Precipitate

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Sketching the graph of a curve

Having Students Read and Apply Essay Feedback

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Poetic Literary Jeopardy

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Piece of Paper Question

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Explosives Detective

Newton’s Third Law