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.

Family Matters : Inclusive Genetics Pedigree

In teams, students will build a pedigree chart and determine inheritance patterns using inclusive pedigree practices.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

An Abundance of Bells

Categorizing for Review

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Two Stage Quiz

Three-Tiered Writing

Homophones Talent Show

Bringing Context to Life: Annotating Research for Reading Novels

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Interacting Objects

Problem Sorting Review