Instructors often struggle to find the best method to assess student learning. Ideally, examinations should both advance and assess knowledge. Some instructors utilize take-home examinations to allow students an opportunity to demonstrate knowledge through synthesize, application, and higher...

Multiple-choice questions are a common means of assessment thought to be an objective way to evaluate students' knowledge recall. However, there are several limitations when utilizing multiple-choice questions for assessment. Depending upon the way the question is formulated, multiple-choice...

Research has demonstrated the effectiveness of collaborative student learning. Collaborative learning allows students both to learn from and to teach their peers. Students are also able to solidify knowledge more at their own pace. However, the ability of students to learn through collaboration...