Exam Wrappers
When students receive graded work, they often look quickly at their final score with pleasure, disappointment, or relief, and move on. But this is also a moment when instructors want students to slow down, understand the feedback, and develop plans for academic success. Exam wrappers are a powerful tool designed by the instructor to facilitate […]
Low-Stakes Assessment
While high-stakes, summative assessments (e.g., final exams, term papers) remain a common feature of undergraduate education, a growing body of research and practice suggests that low-stakes, formative assessments are also powerful tools to support student learning. Part of a larger category of formative assessment that engages with students during the learning process through ongoing feedback, low-stakes […]
