The hidden curriculum-- faculty-made tests in science. Part 2, Upper-division courses /

This resource manual for college-level science instructors reevaluates the role of testing in their curricula and describes innovative techniques pioneered by other teachers. part I examines the effects of the following on lower-division courses: changes in exam content, format, and environment; rev...

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Main Author: Tobias, Sheila
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Other Authors: Raphael, Jacqueline
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Boston, MA : Springer US, 1997.
Series:Innovations in science education and technology ; 2.
Language of science.
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Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:This resource manual for college-level science instructors reevaluates the role of testing in their curricula and describes innovative techniques pioneered by other teachers. part I examines the effects of the following on lower-division courses: changes in exam content, format, and environment; revisions in grading practices; student response; colleague reaction' the sharing of new practices with other interested professionals, and more. The book includes a comprehensive introduction, faculty-composed narratives, commentaries by well-known science educators, and a visual index to 100 more refined innovations.
Item Description:Electronic resource.
Physical Description:1 online resource (ix, 135 pages)
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and indexes.
ISBN:9781489904829 (electronic bk.)
1489904824 (electronic bk.)
ISSN:1873-1058 ;