Political Sociology: Preparing for Applied and Conceptual Multiple Choice Exams

Abstract

This hand-out for undergraduate students guides student activities as they go about the business of preparing for applied and conceptual multiple choice exams.

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Details

Subject Area(s):

Political Sociology

Resource Type(s):

Class Activity

Class Level(s):

College 300

Class Size(s):

Any

Usage Notes

Students have reported that this hand-out was very useful and I observed a dramatic improvement in test scores after distributing the hand-out. I now make the hand-out available at the beginning of the semester to shape student study activities outside the classroom.

*Can be used with Political Sociology Syllabus by same author

Learning Goals and Assessments

Learning Goal(s):

1. Students will learn how to improve their studying activities in preparation for applied and conceptual exams.
2. Students will learn how to take command of scholarly readings by structuring their study activities around skimming and applying concepts and theories to real world events.

Goal Assessment(s):

1. Instructors can actively assess student understanding through in-class discussions and activities.
2. Student ability to apply theory to real world events can be assessed through the memo assignment detailed in the attached syllabus.
3. Student general study habits can be assessed through the assessment tool that is part of this document.