Implementation of Pop Quizzes as an Inclusive Teaching Tool in General Chemistry
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Assessment and SoTL - Research
Abstract
This study investigated the effectiveness of unannounced pop quizzes as a teaching tool in a general chemistry class. The targeted population consisted of 96 students enrolled in two sections of undergraduate Principles of Chemistry II course taught by the same instructor. In both sections, students took scheduled exams and quizzes along with a final exam. In one of the sections, the students were given unannounced one question pop quizzes at the beginning of class that covered material from the previous lecture. A survey was administered in both sections at the end of the semester for data analysis. In addition, attendance, test scores, quiz scores, final exam scores, and final grades were also examined. Literature on pop quizzes indicate they should have a positive impact on students’ study habits. Preliminary data will be reported.
Session Format
Poster
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Image (Open Access)
Recommended Citation
Johnson, Eric, "Implementation of Pop Quizzes as an Inclusive Teaching Tool in General Chemistry" (2022). SoTL Commons Conference. 17.
https://digitalcommons.georgiasouthern.edu/sotlcommons/SoTL/2022/17
Implementation of Pop Quizzes as an Inclusive Teaching Tool in General Chemistry
This study investigated the effectiveness of unannounced pop quizzes as a teaching tool in a general chemistry class. The targeted population consisted of 96 students enrolled in two sections of undergraduate Principles of Chemistry II course taught by the same instructor. In both sections, students took scheduled exams and quizzes along with a final exam. In one of the sections, the students were given unannounced one question pop quizzes at the beginning of class that covered material from the previous lecture. A survey was administered in both sections at the end of the semester for data analysis. In addition, attendance, test scores, quiz scores, final exam scores, and final grades were also examined. Literature on pop quizzes indicate they should have a positive impact on students’ study habits. Preliminary data will be reported.
