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.

Safety First! Rank and Sort Case for Clinical Reasoning Skills

Case-based ranking & sorting activities based on pre-class quiz on exercise safety in a client with a cardiac condition.

Preparation for Future Learning: Electric Flux

Exam Preparation

Interrupted Case Study in Material Engineering

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

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

Family Feud

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

National Building Code Jeopardy

Systems Ball Toss

Dark Lords IF-AT

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Explosives Detective

Newton’s Third Law