4 tips for using testing to assist learning
Why giving students short quizzes after an exam improves their chemistry learning performance
A group of researchers at the University of Florida in the US examined how testing enhances students’ learning of chemistry. Use the teaching tips in this article to learn why and how testing can boost your students’ performance, regardless of their prior achievement.
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