Tests shouldn't just be an assessment tool for me - they should be a learning exercise for you also. After each unit test you are allowed to submit corrections for missed problems and reflect on your understanding. Points are given to test reflections and summed during the grading period. The total points from the test reflections become another test that is factored into your grade at the end of the semester.
Your test reflection must include the following:
A. Test Corrections For each missed or skipped problem you must provide:
- The correct solution.
- Indicate in (1) above where you made your error or what you didn't know that would have helped you solve the problem.
- A short description of the nature of your error (e.g. computational error, forgot a process/rule, lack of understanding, etc.)
Do not scribble your solutions on the test itself! Parts 1-3 above must be done on separate paper and handed in. Alternatively, you can write up the corrections in your notebooks and hand in photocopies. If you choose this route, do not ask the office to make your photocopies - do that yourself.
At the end of Part A, summarize the kinds of errors you made into three categories.
1)Totally understood the calculus, but made a silly mistake (dropped a sign, bad arithmatic, forgot a rule, wrote something down wrong, etc.).
2) Understood the calculus, but killed by the algebra/trig/geometry. Include "couldn't translate the word problem into math" in this category.
3) Unclear on the calculus.
Part A should be hand-written (due to math notation) clearly and neatly. Part B must be typed.
B. Clear/Unclear Windows model.
Clear Windows – Discuss what you understand about the unit content, what skills do you feel you are proficient in, etc. What makes sense to you? What evidence do you have from your test to support you clear windows claim.
Unclear Windows – what concepts from the unit are still mysterious to you? What don’t you currently understand? What evidence from your test demonstrates that you need to improve your understanding of these concept?
I don't want one line answers, I want thoughtful responses.
C. Advice for Joshi
We've made a switch to a "flipped" classroom, where lectures and reading happen at home and we work together on homework problems in the class. How is this working work for you? Do you feel you are learning more and understanding the material better? Why or why not? What enhancements and refinement ideas do you have for me to improve the flipped classroom and make your work more effective?
Again, thoughtful responses to these questions please!
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