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Mr. Williams gives his students a study guide, which is very similar to the test, prior to every summative assessment; however, many of the students are not completing the study guide. Is the use of a study guide effective? What are some other ways that Mr. Williams can review for assessment other than the use of a study guide?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
For some students, study guides are necessary and mandatory as part of their IEPs. However, I have found that study guides in statement, definition, and bullet form are more beneficial that completing fill-in-the-blank study guides. Ultimately, you want the students to have the right answers to study. This could eliminate any content confusion or possible misunderstood content.

I would recommend other review options such as:
Edmodo app games, flashcards, etc.
Mini-whiteboard Q & A (students love writing on mini white boards and holding up answers)
Interactive, online resources
Trash Ball (ask a question, shoot for extra points)
Avalanche
Student-created DOK questions (students write different level DOK questions for review efforts)
 
     
     
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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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Very thoughtful and thorough response giving the teacher numerous different solutions
Rated On: October 18, 2014 8:18 pm
Rated By: amemuW
 
     
     
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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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This was very helpful.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:46 am
Rated By: puQuZu
 
     
     
  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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: GREAT IDEAS!!
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:47 pm
Rated By: Maria
 
     
     
  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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution addresses the issue of providing students with study guides to prepare for the assessment, it provides a variety of learning methods which helps students who learn in different ways
Rated On: October 19, 2014 6:11 pm
Rated By: VeHyge
 
     
     
  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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I love some of these other options as I believe study guides are fun but shouldnt happen every time as the students get bored and don't feel like they have a reason to turn it in. I would recommend various options that are listed as I have spent time with the students doing various review options like jeopardy and trash ball which the kids love.
Rated On: February 28, 2015 4:08 pm
Rated By: aHeXud
 
     
     
  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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree with this solution, all of these activities are great and fun ways for students to review prior to a test.
Rated On: March 2, 2015 1:53 am
Rated By: Hannah Poore
 
     
     
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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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is a great idea. Trying some other study techniques would likely benefit the students
Rated On: March 2, 2015 2:05 am
Rated By: XaSaPe
 
     
     
  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 Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Great idea, I will definitely use some of these review ideas in my classroom.
Rated On: October 4, 2015 3:32 pm
Rated By: Megan Lee