Active reading: Individual/Team reading quiz

< 5 min.

Decades of research indicate that practice testing improves learning. This activity adds discussion for even more exposure.

1. Prep: In Canvas, select Quizzes [a] and + Quiz [b]

2. Add the reading assignment to the Quiz Instructions and use the following Quiz Options:
   • Enable Shuffle answers [c].
   • Enable Allow multiple attempts and choose Highest score to keep [d].
   • Disable Let Students See Their Quiz Responses [e].
   • Set the due date before class.

3. In-person: Just before class, change the Quiz due date to today.
4. Form groups of 3-5 students.
5. Ask students to access their Canvas Quiz.
6. Have groups work through questions together but submit their final answers individually.
7. Discuss the questions and answers as a class, highlighting common misconceptions and fine-tuning the remainder of your class session.