Sunday, December 9, 2018

What Is the Purpose of Final Exams, Anyway?

Have you ever wondered if the traditional final exam is the best way to gauge whether learning has taken place? Kevin Gannon, Director of the Center for Excellence in Teaching & Learning and Professor of History at Grand View University in Iowa, suggests such alternatives as asking students to connect materials learned to other courses or experiences. Click here to read his proposal as well as his rationale.


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