Lessons from a Science Classroom

Abstract: Learning checks, as defined in Jeffrey Burgard's Continuous Improvement in the Science Classroom, allows teachers and students to see progress on the mastery of an entire year’s curriculum. On the surface, this is a scary prospect for students: a weekly learning check on the entire year’s curriculum. Burgard’s intent, however, is to break the teach-test-forget mentality.

Keywords: Higher Education Brief - Primary and Secondary Education Brief