Active Learning Pre & Post Workshop Assessment

1. What is the primary goal of active learning?

• a) To increase the amount of teacher-led instruction
• b) To engage students in activities that promote analysis, synthesis, and evaluation
• c) To provide students with more homework assignments
• d) To minimize student participation in class

2. Which of the following is NOT considered an active learning strategy?

• a) Lecture-based instruction
• b) Think-Pair-Share
• c) Group discussions
• d) Problem-based learning

3. How does Think-Pair-Share promote active learning?

• a) It allows students to complete assignments independently
• b) It involves students thinking about a question, discussing it with a partner, and sharing with the class
• c) It is a method of testing students’ knowledge through quizzes
• d) It encourages teachers to lecture longer

4. In a flipped classroom, what is the primary role of class time?

• a) Reviewing content through lectures
• b) Delivering new information to students
• c) Engaging in active learning activities and discussions
• d) Taking tests and exams

5. Which technology tool is commonly used for real-time polling to increase student participation?

• a) YouTube
• b) Quizizz
• c) Google Docs
• d) Microsoft Excel

6. What is the purpose of a "Minute Paper" in an active learning classroom?

• a) To test students’ ability to memorize facts quickly
• b) To allow students to summarize key ideas or questions from a lesson in a short time
• c) To extend a lesson with extra homework
• d) To provide a quiz for students

7. How does the Jigsaw method benefit student learning?

• a) It requires students to teach only their closest friends
• b) It encourages students to memorize facts
• c) It promotes peer teaching where each student becomes an expert on a portion of the content
• d) It focuses on individual assessment with no collaboration

8. Which active learning strategy is best for helping students develop public speaking and critical thinking skills?

• a) Concept mapping
• b) Debates
• c) Anonymous cards
• d) Lecture summaries

9. In the "Gallery Walk" technique, what do students typically do?

• a) Watch the teacher’s lecture
• b) Move around the room to view and discuss different pieces of work or displays
• c) Sit in one place and work individually on problems
• d) Complete a quiz using mobile devices

10. What is one of the key advantages of using inquiry-based learning in an active learning classroom?

• a) It allows teachers to control all aspects of learning
• b) It promotes passive learning by students
• c) It encourages students to ask questions, explore, and find answers independently
• d) It focuses on testing and grading rather than exploration