The Case for Reading Quizzes

With most instructional practices, it's all about how they're implemented. That's what determines whether they're right or wrong. Professor Tropman teaches introductory and upper division philosophy courses. She acknowledges that there are arguments against using reading quizzes, but writes, “I have had success using quizzes in my classes.” (p. 145) “For me, quizzes help set the atmosphere that I seek: one with the expectation that everyone comes to class prepared to engage with the material at hand.” (p. 143)

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