Modifying the Monte Carlo Quiz to Increase Student Motivation, Participation, and Content Retention
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2017
DOI
http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/87567555.2017.1304351
Abstract
Fernald developed the Monte Carlo Quiz format to enhance retention, encourage students to prepare for class, read with intention, and organize information in psychology classes. This author modified the Monte Carlo Quiz, combined it with the Minute Paper, and applied it to various courses. Students write quiz questions as part of the Minute Paper and the instructor selects questions to include in the next day's quiz. Rolling a die determines if the quiz will be taken on a particular day. If yes, a second roll of the die determines the quiz question answered. There was improved performance on quizzes and tests while students favorably reported that this format increases their out-of-class preparation and content retention.
Publication Information
Simonson, Shawn R.. (2017). "Modifying the Monte Carlo Quiz to Increase Student Motivation, Participation, and Content Retention". College Teaching, 65(4), 158-163.