Peer reviewed
Direct linkERIC Number: EJ990946
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2012
Pages: 5
Abstractor: As Provided
ISBN: N/A
ISSN: ISSN-0009-2479
EISSN: N/A
Available Date: N/A
The Enhancement of Student's Learning in Both Lower-Division and Upper-Division Classes by a Quiz-Based Approach
Faraji, Sepideh
Chemical Engineering Education, v46 n3 p213-217 Sum 2012
In this study, an investigation into the proper use of weekly quizzes in chemical engineering program has been conducted. The traditional weekly homework assignments were replaced with weekly paper quizzes. Achievement levels of students were compared with those students who learn through traditional homework assignments only. The results show the quiz-based learning approach improves students' learning in both lower division and upper division classes.
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Homework, Tests, Chemical Engineering, Instructional Improvement, Student Improvement, Student Evaluation, Teaching Methods, Engineering Education, College Instruction, College Students, Instructional Effectiveness
Chemical Engineering Education, Chemical Engineering Division of ASEE. P.O. Box 142097, Gainesville, FL 32614. Tel: 352-392-0861; Fax: 352-392-0861; e-mail: cee@che.ufl.edu; Web site: http://www.che.ufl.edu/cee
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Evaluative
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: N/A
Grant or Contract Numbers: N/A
Author Affiliations: N/A
