Test correction results

[Jodi Cotten]

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Hi everyone,

 

Thanks to those of you who contributed to ideas on test corrections.  I thought I'd share what I have given to the students, and some of the results so far.  This was for a Calc II exam:

 

For the possibility of points given back on your exam:

 

(1)    Rework each problem (in pencil) on a separate piece of paper.  All work must be shown, including correct notation.  (Do not change your work on the exam.)

 

(2)    Write an analysis of your work on the exam. Include the mistakes made and why the work is incorrect.  This must be a detailed explanation in your own words.

 

(3)    Be able to explain to me (in person) how to correctly work each problem and your mistakes on the exam.

 

(4)    Locate a similar (or exact) problem in the textbook and note the page (and problem) number next to the problem on your exam.  Work this problem correctly.

 

(5)    I do not mind if you work together, or get help in the math tutorial. In fact, I encourage it because you can learn from each other.  Just remember, YOU are the one responsible for explaining your mistakes and the proper way to work each problem to me!

 

(6)    After spring break I will have a sign-up sheet with times that are available to discuss your exam with me.  You will have until the end of March to schedule a meeting with me.  Allow 20 minutes for this meeting.

 

(7)    You will be required to turn in your re-worked problems, written explanation of mistakes, and the problem in your textbook that is similar (or exact) for each problem missed on the exam.

 

Results: 

A few students have been in, they had until the end of March to schedule the meeting. Meetings are taking place through April. 

 

I told them this would not be easy and if they came in to try to pull one over on me with what they knew, I'd be on to them in a flash and the meeting would be over.  So, they knew they needed to come in prepared and ready to talk about what mistakes they made, and what they learned. 

 

The first few meetings have gone very well. I didn't ask about every mistake, but picked out a few (different for each student) to be explained verbally. I have not had a chance to look over the work handed in on working the problems again, and the similar problem.  About half of them have scheduled appointments.

 

I don't think I'd do this for every exam, but may allow it for one of their choice.

 

Thank you again for all of your ideas!  Feedback and questions on my results are welcome!

 

Jodi