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Saltman, Scott – Physics Teacher, 1994
Describes an assignment that provides an alternative to the end of the chapter test. Students instead are asked to write a chapter of the text clarifying their ideas and explaining the material in a manner that a student unfamiliar with the subject of the chapter could understand. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Alternative Assessment, Evaluation, High Schools, Physics
Corey, Jim – Technical Writing Teacher, 1981
Outlines an assignment for technical writing students in which they write a critique of a professional journal in their chosen major field. Notes the positive aspects of this writing assignment. (RL)
Descriptors: Assignments, Classroom Techniques, Content Analysis, Evaluation
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LeUnes, Arnold – Teaching of Psychology, 1977
Described is an attention-getting assignment in a college level developmental psychology course in which students were given a list of 24 library research questions on the first day of class to be completed and discussed on the third day. Student reaction to the assignment is discussed. (Author/DB)
Descriptors: Assignments, Developmental Psychology, Educational Innovation, Evaluation
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Everett, Elizabeth – Science Teacher, 1994
Offers suggestions on how to incorporate valid and meaningful writing assignments for the science classroom. (ZWH)
Descriptors: Biology, Evaluation, Learning Activities, Portfolios (Background Materials)
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McKay, Roberta – Canadian Social Studies, 1996
Reiterates the appropriateness and validity of using student journals in social studies instruction. Differentiates between personal and content area journals, the latter focusing on responses to issues raised in the classroom and readings. Maintains that journal writing increases critical and metacognitive thinking. (MJP)
Descriptors: Critical Thinking, Evaluation, Foreign Countries, Higher Education
National Association of Elementary School Principals, Alexandria, VA. – 1995
The 14 lessons in this guide are intended to enhance elementary students' personal correspondence skills. The activities encourage creative personal interdisciplinary expression in language arts, visual arts, social studies, science, and mathematics through lessons that can be presented independently or integrated into existing lesson plans. Each…
Descriptors: Art Activities, Basic Writing, Content Area Reading, Cooperative Learning