Without announcing ahead, have students write a question at the end of class based on that day's discussion. Subject-related stories are popular, and students do not like to miss them. End each class by putting a short list of study tips on the overhead. Let students know from the beginning of the semester that class will always end on time and with this feature. Select tips that will help students understand the material and do better on exams.
Students always copy the tips before leaving.
Multipurpose minute paper. Get feedback on a particular class session by asking students to write the most important thing they learned and a related question they would like answered. Back to index of summaries .