Monday, April 12, 2010

Quia Quizzes

http://www.quia.com/ is a website Shelby actually found, but we have all loved using it!

My first time using this site was during our study of Africa. I gave each student a slip of paper with a link and their username/password (program automatically assigns each student) that they typed in. Instantly, each student had a randomized test just for them. You can also create multiple versions of the test if modifications are necessaray with just a few clicks of your mouse!

Cost:
-30 day free trial but then it's $49 for the year if you choose to continue
-Takes time to set up rosters, gradebook, and tests

Benefit:
-Helps you easily design and grade quizzes, tests, and activites.
-This system also allows your students to see instant feedback and retest if you permit them to. -Teacher has tons of options like differentiating assignments and tests based on student's pre-assessed ability.
-Tests and quizzes randomized everytime the student takes the test online (if a whole class is taking a test, each student's test looks different)
-GRADING is SO MUCH EASIER! I have the computer automatically grade multiple choice or fill-in-the-blank. It only takes me a few minutes to go back and grade short/full essays.
-Cheatproof (randomized)

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