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.

Peer Review, Assessment & Feedback

Building Effective Teams

Rock Paper Scissors Lizard

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

Action-Learning Sets

Family Feud

Do You Know Your Stereochemistry?

Does X Associate with Y?

Concept Map: Furniture Design Time Ripple

Interior Design – Library Design

National Building Code Jeopardy

Systems Ball Toss

Engineering Poster Presentations with Peer Assessment

Peer Review Calibration and Constructive Feedback Workshop

Dark Lords IF-AT

Biological Molecules

Forces Scavenger Hunt

Lenz’s Law

Explosives Detective

Newton’s Third Law