Pretest
I did not realize how important a pretest was.I will work on adding them to my classes. This is another helpful tool for an Instructor. I am new at this,but this helps me. Thanks
Ranee,
I do to. I use pretests in all of my classes because of the reasons you cited in your comments. I get a baseline from my students which helps me with my instructional planning.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
I realy like the use of Pretest in the classroom, it helps the student see how much they already know and also gives them an insight as to what they will be learning. It helps me see what areas I will need to focus no the most when teaching the course.
It allows me to see where I need to focus my instruction.
Arthur,
There are many benefits of using pre-testing and this is one of them. They give guidance to students and can give instructors information about how to reinforce key concepts that may have been forgotten or over looked by students.
Gary
Dr. Gary Meers
I found a pretest will help the student understand course content. If the student does not do well on the pretest they may work harder before taking the first test.
Harold,
I use pretesting in my courses for the same reasons. I am able to customize my content each time based upon the students that are enrolled. This form of targeting really helps with individual student success.
Gary
I agree with the use of pretest. I have been in a class where three of the students had worked for over twenty years in that particular career field and it actually helped having them to be able to give life experiences on some of the topics. I would not have known their experience level if I had not given a pretest.
I agree, and it helps shine light on ares that they thought they understood, but really need more explanation.
The majority of our classes build upon one another. The knowledge you learn in the class before is critical to learning the new material in the new class. A pre-test is vital, almost necessary part of a lot of my classes.
It allows me to see where I need to focus my instruction.
I believe pretests should be allowed for obvious reasons. If I were able to, it would give me some insight as to class knowledge helping me to structure the class accordingly. In the one class where pretests are allowed, the end is always an "Ah ha" moment as students see the progress made in three weeks.
Pretest help a lot. It helps access where the student's head is when he/she first gets to your class. Its a great learning "ice-breaker"...
I always do pretests ungraded.They are good practice for my students, but are really tools for me to create a better learning environment.
I am anxious to try the pretest method. It is something I never thout of.
I too am in culinary arts and we do a pretest about every other class on knife cuts, etc. It is a great tool. However, we grade them. I've always thought it a little unfair to start a class with a graded test. The grades don't always reflect the skill of the student once you see them progress through the class.
The before prep time and information gives students a great confience level boost.
I believe pretesting is helpful in the culinary arts field. My class is one that is at the end of the program and by pretesting the students I can quickly determine where each student is and what is needed to get them ready to graduate and enter the field as a professional. It helps me gague the program as a whole and offer feedback to the program directors on what areas need more attention ensure all of the students are where they should be when entering my class.
Although I am not able to use pretests where I work, I do think they would be helpful to some extent. When students are training in automotive repair, they move from one class to another every few weeks and a pretest may be unfair as their new class may contain information never seen before.
Hi Kristine,
I agree with the value of pretesting. I use it in my courses and the results really help me to customize my instructional delivery for that group of students. The results are enhanced learning and increase student engagement.
Gary
pretest are a very useful tool when attemptng to gage the level of your class. As a chef instructor, the first knife skill lesson is a way to see the level of each student and this allows me to tailor my direction
