@adamgreen : Pretests are a great way of gauging a student's progress in a course and keep the student engaged in their learning progress. I can then taylor my lectures and individual meetings to each students need. It is also a way to show the student I am interested in their success and that I care.
It's nice to know also that other teachers are using similar methods in classroom nationally. I set high standards in my class for the students and this is a good way to help them along.
