Every Monday, Magna Publications provides UConn faculty members with access to a 20-minute video from its “Monday Morning Mentor” presentation series. This series offers video-based programs designed to answer a specific question related to teaching and learning, delivering actionable insights in highly focused 20-minute presentations designed to fit busy schedules.
This week’s program, “What Key Factors Influence Test Performance?” can be accessed at http://www.mondaymorningmentors.com; use the following password: test89
This program demonstrates the kinds of challenges your students face and then offers a simple, adaptable classroom tool that you can use to help your students help themselves learn course material and effectively demonstrate their knowledge on exams. When you are finished with this program, you will
- Understand the varied factors that contribute to test performance
- Be comfortable with the included Test Performance Reflection Exercise and how it can be used to improve student learning and test performance
- Be able to administer the questionnaire to students and guide their plans for making useful changes to improve their learning and test performance
The video will be available from Monday, April 11, through Sunday, April 17, 2016.
For more information, contact: the Institute for Teaching and Learning at itl@uconn.edu.