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ID | 542 |
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First Name | Michael |
Last Name | Loper |
Institution | University of Minnesota |
Speaker Category | graduate student |
Title of Talk | Combating Math Anxiety Through Mastery Based Testing |
Abstract | Math anxiety is a major deterrent to learning in College Algebra. One way to reduce test anxiety is through mastery based testing. Another way is by aiming for a higher average exam score by eliminating the most difficult questions on an exam. In this talk I will discuss how the University of Minnesota implemented both of these techniques while instructing College Algebra. I will also explain how the use of optional “A-work” helped to distinguish top scoring students’ grades. |
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Suitable for undergraduates? | Y |
Day Preference | FridayMild |
Computer Needed? | N |
Bringing a laptop? | Y |
Overhead Needed? | N |
Software requests | I am planning on a Beamer presentation, so I require a screen, projector and laptop hookup |
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Date Submitted | 10/07/2019 |
Year | 2019 |