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JANUARY 29, 2020

Quillionz is an online application that automatically and quickly generates reading comprehension questions from any passage of text that you provide. It does this by leveraging the power of artificial intelligence and machine learning algorithms–the first to do this–to simplify and target the process of question creation.

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Students Critical Thinking Intelligence Questions 149

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JULY 16, 2018

At the end of next school year, thousands of high school students will sit down at individual workstations, laptops in hand, for an end-of-course exam. I think there’s more of a question about that. I think there’s more of a question about that.” Is it important to measure those skills? Their goal?

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Testing Exams Multiple Choice Questions STEM 105

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JUNE 26, 2024

Here are her thoughts on navigating key topics in GCSE Maths: From Fractions to Functions: Navigating Key Topics in GCSE Maths The General Certificate of Secondary Education (GCSE) exams are a major ordeal for students and teachers. The GCSE exam certifies their efforts. Thus, pupils have much to revise ahead of their exams.

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Faculty Focus

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

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SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

In lecture-based classes, combine lecturing with interactive activities such as Q&A sessions, pair/group work (two to four students) to go over muddy questions, summarize key points, or draw an infographic to demonstrate understanding of what was just covered in smaller segments throughout the class.

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Motivation Instructors Lecturing Feedback 111

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

As students work together in a group context, they learn to accept different points of view, ask probing questions, and bargain to reach harmony. Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work. Form groups strategically.

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MARCH 16, 2025

The Delivery Next comes the delivery of new learning, which can be achieved through various methods such as assigned readings, live or pre-recorded lectures, class discussions, flipped classroom activities, or small group work. Summary Statement Finally, an effective class concludes with a strategy to summarize key points.

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OCTOBER 15, 2024

As students work together in a group context, they learn to accept different points of view, ask probing questions, and bargain to reach harmony. Lack of planning, preparation, and support can lead to chaos, unproductive, and disorganized group work. Form groups strategically.

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Collaborative Learning Education Learning Students 105

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JUNE 8, 2023

I shifted to more written, reflective assignments and turned my proctored exams into open-book, take-home exams. To help encourage attendance, starting in winter 2022, I developed in-class activities designed to reinforce lecture concepts, highlight more difficult concepts, and encourage group work and interaction among the students.

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Student Engagement Lecturing Students Exams 102

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

Students could form small groups to review material, create a study guide, and/or work on solving a set of problems to help prepare for the exam. Open-ended problems are great way to offer students the opportunity to work in diverse teams, develop critical-thinking skills, and gain presentation and project management skills.

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MARCH 16, 2025

The Delivery Next comes the delivery of new learning, which can be achieved through various methods such as assigned readings, live or pre-recorded lectures, class discussions, flipped classroom activities, or small group work. Summary Statement Finally, an effective class concludes with a strategy to summarize key points.

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AUGUST 9, 2018

I don’t post enough about high school so I’m thrilled with her article: Some students study more productively in groups, working with their peers. Online groups and forums allow them to ask questions and learn from each other outside the traditional classroom in a space where they typically turn to for studying anyway.

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DECEMBER 8, 2024

Students could form small groups to review material, create a study guide, and/or work on solving a set of problems to help prepare for the exam. Open-ended problems are great way to offer students the opportunity to work in diverse teams, develop critical-thinking skills, and gain presentation and project management skills.

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