Preliminary Results of Audience Response System Use For Conceptest Evaluation in Large-Lecture Introductory Geology Classes Ann E Holmes Univ. of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Feb 13, 2016
Preliminary Results of Audience Response System Use For
Conceptest Evaluation in Large-Lecture Introductory Geology
ClassesAnn E Holmes
Univ. of Tennessee, Chattanooga
Acknowledgments
• Research Funded by NSF-CCLI Grant #0716290
• Lead colleagues David Steer, Julie Libarkin - University of Akron
• Other collaborators• Arizona State University – Steve Semken• California State University, Fullerton - ?• Community College of Rhode Island - Kortz• University of North Carolina, Charlotte - Jake Armour
What are Conceptests?
• Multiple-choice questions used to: – Explore depth of student understanding– Provide timely feedback for students and
instructors– Facilitate peer instruction and just-in-time
teaching– Utilize Bloom’s Learning Domains
• Knowledge• Understanding• Application
• Analysis• Synthesis• Evaluation
Where Can I Find Conceptests?
Available online: http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/conceptests/index.html
Large-lecture Intro Physical Geology Classes at UTC
• Semester class
• 80-120 students in theatre-style room
• Meets 2 times/week for 1 hr 15 min.
• 3 exams & a final (all scantron)
• Multiple choice with 10 pt essay
i>clicker use
• engages students
• provides anonymity
• active learning
• provides practice answering questions before the exam
• instructor knows if material needs more discussion http://www.colorado.edu/CNS/cuclickers/instructors/
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Suggestions for i>clicker use
• Provide reward points
• Keep reward small (mine is 2 pts maximum per session)
• Use similar conceptest questions on exams
https://blackboard.uic.edu/bbcswebdav/users/garay/talks/Reach2009/reach20095.html
Examples of Conceptest Questions
Open, Closed, Isolated Systems Question #1 ind. response
Which system icon below represents an isolated system?
A B C
Open, Closed, Isolated Systems Question #2 after peer review
Which system icon below represents an isolated system?
A B C
Open, Closed Isolated Systems Question #3 similar question
What type of system is represented here?
a. Open
b. Closed
c. Isolated
Systems Exam Question
Two systems (fishbowls with migrating fish) in the photo below are considered __ systems. a. isolatedb. closedc. opend. transparente. eco-
Systems Exam Question Answer
Two systems (fishbowls with migrating fish) in the photo below are considered __ systems. a. isolatedb. closedc. opend. transparente. eco-
98.6% gave
correct answer
Plate Tectonics Map #1 individual response
Examine the map and answer the question that follows.
How many plates are present?a. 3b. 4
c. 5d. 6
Plate Tectonics Map #1 After peer review
Examine the map and answer the question that follows.
How many plates are present?a. 3b. 4
c. 5d. 6
a. 3b. 4
c. 5d. 6
PT Question #1Similar Concept
Examine the map and answer the question that follows
How many plates are present?
PT Exam Question
How many lithospheric plates are located in the map below?a. 5b. 4c. 3d. 2e. 1
PT Exam Question Answer
87.8% gave
correct answer
How many lithospheric plates are located in the map below?a. 5b. 4c. 3d. 2e. 1
Earthquake Question #2ind. response
Which of the maps below best represents the distribution of magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes in South America within a decade?
Earthquake Question #2peer review
Which of the maps below best represents the distribution of magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes in South America within a decade?
Earthquake Question #2similar question
Which of the maps below best represents the distribution of magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes in North America within a decade?
E’quake Exam QuestionWhich of the maps below best represents the
distribution of magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes in South America within a decade?
E’quake Exam Question AnswerWhich of the maps below best represents the
distribution of magnitude 6 or greater earthquakes in South America within a decade?
86.4% chose A as correct answer
Table of Clicker Results
Plate Tect. E’quake
Spring 2009n=~70
Ind 30.5% Peer 54.0%Sim 91.5%
Ind 39%Peer 81%Sim 86%
Fall 2009n=~60
Ind 30.5% Peer 54.0%Sim 91.5%
Ind 85%Peer 95% Sim 82%
Addressing Bloom’s
Taxonomyof
LearningThrough Effective Clicker
Questions