Grant Recipients
Tamara Maciel, Kinesiology and Health Sciences
Michael Bording-Jorgensen, Biology
(Project timeline: January 2026 - June 2027)
Description
This project introduces 2-stage testing in two large undergraduate courses (>300 students each).
Stage 1 consists of an independent, closed-book exam, while stage 2 consists of a team of 4 that will receive 10 of the most challenging questions from the stage 1 exam. Students will use either the Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (IF AT) Cards or the Digital Test to submit a response to each question then receive immediate feedback and will select a second response if they were incorrect. This will provide students the opportunity for class engagement, to increase exam scores, and to discuss challenging questions. Each course will compare the use of physical (IF AT) Cards with a digital test. Instructors will provide qualitative feedback about the experience of working with each tool. Students will provide feedback about their experience and preference using a survey. The findings will enhance learning outcomes and efficiency in large classrooms.
Research Questions
- Can a digital model, with no direct cost for instructors/students, effectively replace the experience of working with physical IF AT Cards in a group-stage test?
- Do students perform better on final exam questions that can be directly mapped to the group-stage questions?