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.

Sensation and Perception Lab

The lab explores the senses of taste, smell, touch, proprioception and vision.

Controversy in the Science Classroom: Nature of Science Quiz

An Abundance of Bells

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Two Stage Quiz

Gender and Job Inequality

Two Stage Calculus Quiz

Sketching the graph of a curve

Museum Tour

Engineering Physics IF-AT

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Dark Lords IF-AT

Kinematics Concept Mapping

Problem Sorting Review

Newton’s Third Law