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** How to Make Learning a Goal **
Presenter: Mike Shultz and Matt Heppe Time: 8-11 AM Room: C20

Ever notice that students seem to think that their goal is to complete the worksheet or get points... without getting the point? To get by instead of really getting it? One way to overcome this problem is by using a mastery learning strategy that changes students' focus from coasting to comprehending. Another way is to use worksheets that make copying impossible, which leads students in groups to actually teach each other. These methods both work best with concrete, objective subject matter, so it may be best for math and science (but if you're willing to adapt, anyone can come!) Don't let this scare you, but the non-copying technique involves making formulas in Microsoft Excel (bring your laptop). Don't worry, I'll explain everything.

AGENDA:

PART 1--MASTERY LEARNING - 5 Course Breakfast Provided by Volunteer Jim Haine (including omelet station) - "Perfect Quiz" Method (Mike Shultz) - Retesting Method (Matt Heppe) - Time to Develop Your Own Perfect Quizzes - Share

PART 2--EXCEL WORKSHEETS - Amazing Stuff You Can Do With Excel (examples available for download below) - Make Your Own Randomized Worksheet - Excel Formula Basics - Make a Randomized Worksheet - Make a Class Set - Make an Answer Key (if time allows) - Share

This Excel document generates random worksheets for a variety of gas law topics:

This Excel document generates random groups of 3 or 4 students: