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Janet L. Shaw – Journal of Chemical Education, 2023
Assessments that are open-ended and student-centered may be used to encourage formation of networks between prerequisite material and new course content thereby promoting meaningful learning. Creative Exercises (CEs) are assessments that allow multiple correct answers and do not penalize for incorrect statements thereby inspiring creativity. CEs…
Descriptors: Inorganic Chemistry, Creativity, Evaluation Methods, Student Evaluation
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Canaria, Jeffrey A.; Schoffstall, Allen M.; Weiss, David J.; Henry, Renee M.; Braun-Sand, Sonja B. – Journal of Chemical Education, 2012
An introductory, multidisciplinary lecture-laboratory course linked with a summer research experience has been established to provide undergraduate biology and chemistry majors with the skills needed to be successful in the research laboratory. This three-credit hour course was focused on laboratory skills and was designed to reinforce and develop…
Descriptors: Majors (Students), Chemistry, Biology, Mentors
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Holme, Thomas – Journal of Chemical Education, 1998
Describes a way to enhance student/instructor communication through regular student feedback on key concepts. Argues that examinations also serve this purpose but are too infrequent and that anonymous quizzes can be used effectively. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Computer Networks, Concept Formation, Higher Education
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Booth, Deborah; Bateman, Robert C., Jr.; Sirochman, Rudy; Richardson, David C.; Richardson, Jane S.; Weiner, Steven W.; Farwell, Mary; Putnam-Evans, Cindy – Journal of Chemical Education, 2005
White and group used a two question, open-ended tests to separately evaluate students' learning of specific biochemical concepts in the general biology lecture and laboratory, in the first performance assessment of molecular visualization in teaching biochemistry. Two studies were devoted to protein structure using globins followed by one…
Descriptors: Science Laboratories, Performance Based Assessment, Student Evaluation, Evaluation Methods
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Wright, John C. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Discusses the format of a semester course and provides details about grading, formative assessment, research papers, lecture activities, cooperative examinations, use of spreadsheets, and open-ended laboratory projects. Contains 15 references. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemistry, Class Size, Classroom Techniques, Cooperative Learning
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Felder, Richard M. – Journal of Chemical Education, 1996
Describes a sequence of five experimental courses in chemical engineering that are designed to meet the needs of students with various learning styles. The courses use a variety of teaching methods and are designed to develop and enhance creative problem-solving. (DDR)
Descriptors: Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, Class Size, Classroom Environment