DocumentCode :
3206076
Title :
Thayer quiz method: Replacing homework with frequent quizzes in engineering classes
Author :
Viall, Kenneth ; Lowrance, Christopher ; Bronikowski, Scott
Author_Institution :
United States Mil. Acad., West Point, NY, USA
fYear :
2011
fDate :
12-15 Oct. 2011
Abstract :
This paper investigates the consequences of eliminating graded homework assignments in engineering courses and replacing them with ungraded study problems and short periodic in-class quizzes. The authors of this paper have taught electrical engineering courses under both course models over four semesters, and this paper outlines the benefits realized by switching to a course structured around study problems and quizzes in lieu of assigned homework problems in an environment where students have little discretionary time. Test and comprehensive final exam performance were similar under the quiz models. Surveys of students also indicated that students believe they had sufficient time to achieve course objectives.
Keywords :
educational aids; educational technology; engineering education; Thayer quiz method; engineering classes; graded homework assignment; homework replacement; Cities and towns; Conferences; Electrical engineering; Laboratories; Materials; Programming profession; Assessment; Grading; Homework;
fLanguage :
English
Publisher :
ieee
Conference_Titel :
Frontiers in Education Conference (FIE), 2011
Conference_Location :
Rapid City, SD
ISSN :
0190-5848
Print_ISBN :
978-1-61284-468-8
Electronic_ISBN :
0190-5848
Type :
conf
DOI :
10.1109/FIE.2011.6143029
Filename :
6143029
Link To Document :
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