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Cates, Ward Mitchell – Improving College and University Teaching, 1984
A program allowing students to retest at a scheduled time during the course to raise a grade, by taking a variation on an original test, is described, and its advantages and disadvantages are outlined. Suggestions are given for making the technique more successful. (MSE)
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Achievement Gains, College Instruction, Educational Psychology
Peer reviewedCates, Ward Mitchell – Arithmetic Teacher, 1983
An approach to problem solving is described that is based on analysis of how fast model race cars can go. The exercises were used to replace standard time/rate/distance exercises, and were found to be greatly enjoyed by both girls and boys. (MP)
Descriptors: Elementary School Mathematics, Elementary Secondary Education, Mathematical Applications, Mathematical Enrichment
