Home | How It Works | Stats Login | Register         Case: Are Pop Quizzes Punishment? Every time you ask your students a question during class, they just look at you as if you are talking about something they've never heard of before, even though you discussed that very topic in class last week. This is so frustrating for you that you are tempted to start giving pop quizzes just to punish the students for not paying attention. Is this the right method to use? Are pop quizzes considered punishment? What other method might you suggest for teachers who struggle with this issue? Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!) Just because I hated pop quizzes in high school, I would never give a pop quiz. Instead, I would give out numerous 10 question quizzes throughout the year with the student's knowledge, of course. And then I would give maybe two big tests during the school year. That way I can still make sure they are up-to-date with the information they need to know and they aren't falling behind.                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) No The suggested solution is relevant to the case No The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original No Comments: I am not a fan of only having one or two high stakes tests, it puts a lot of pressure on the students to perform. I actually think many pop quizzes throughout the year are better because it ensures students are on track and provides ample opportunities for grade improvement. Rated On: February 19, 2018 10:09 pm Rated By: uDyJeZ                 Rating The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement No The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue No The suggested solution is original No Comments: I would never do this. Rated On: June 29, 2021 6:35 pm Rated By: MeMuXu