assessment

There are many techniques for assessing the skills and understandings of students; testing is perhaps the most formal and common. Other methods include observation, group discussion, individual questions, interviews, portfolios, homework, projects, laboratory reports, research papers, oral presentations, and self-evaluation.

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Ignition of sugar and potassium chlorate produces purple flames and sparks.
Stoichiometry Fireworks Lab Quiz
// Monday, November 3, 2014 • David Licata
Given the amount of one reactant, students must use stoichiometry to find the ideal amount of the second reagent to use to create purple fireworks. The teacher ignites each groups' fireworks. Ideal mixture create little or no ash. Student assignment sheet with directions (and different initial amounts) plus teacher information and sample answers are included.
Flipped Learning Questions
// Friday, August 15, 2014 • Deanna Cullen
I am preparing to teach a "blended" chemistry course this fall and I admit that I am a little nervous. Students will be expected to access some of the course material outside of class. It will be very important that students preview materials and complete assignments.
Editorial
Making the Grade
// Tuesday, June 10, 2014 • Deanna Cullen
I just finished reading Norb Pienta’s editorial in the June 2014 edition of JCE. He hits on a touchy subject between college chemistry instructors and their students...the grade.