T4L | Jason Twede | Life is Open Book
Channel: Empower Teaching
Date: 04/03/2021

Jason Twede
Utah State University

Tests are often administered in a closed-book format, requiring students to recall information they have memorized. When students graduate and enter the work force, this method of problem solving—solving a problem based solely on information previously memorized—is rarely used. Indeed, problem solving often involves referencing other sources. In this session, the efficacy of closed-book tests will be examined and the benefits of open-book tests explored. Examples of questions that work well in an open-book format will be provided and discussed. Participants will engage in answering and drafting these types of questions.


Presentation type: Interactive Session (50 minutes)
Session type: Practical Teaching Strategies
Session track: Assessment