7 steps to hassle-free retrieval practice

By Richard Gill2022-08-03T07:06:00

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How to use this popular technique to assess student understanding, with no planning and minimal fuss

Retrieval quizzes are widely regarded as useful, effective ways to reinforce learning and to check for student understanding. Using quizzes in your science teaching doesn’t have to be complicated, or take up much lesson – or planning – time. Try this teacher-tested, low-stakes approach with your chemistry students to assess their grasp of the lesson.

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