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Encourage Retakes & Test Corrections<\/h1>\n

Encouraging retakes and test corrections provides learners with an opportunity to identify their mistakes, review their work, revisit the content, address misconceptions, and correct their answers. This practice not only helps students improve their grades but also ensures they understand key concepts. Additionally, it builds confidence, motivates continuous learning, and highlights the importance of assessment for\/as learning.<\/p>\n

Bright Spots<\/span><\/h3>\n

Gain inspiration from authentic examples of this strategy shared by teachers who have used them with their learners.<\/p>\n

Creating your own Bright Spots? Let’s get them out into the world! Share yours here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Error-analysis stations<\/h4>\n

\"\"\"\"At\u00a0<\/span>Drew Middle School<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in\u00a0<\/span>Talladega County Schools<\/a><\/span>\u00a0in Alabama, you will find error analysis stations throughout the hallways. By digging into the errors, students gain valuable insights into their thinking and any misconceptions they have.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

Test Corrections aren\u2019t just for math and science\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>

Show your work<\/h4>\n

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Photo source:\u00a0Rocklin USD<\/a><\/span><\/em><\/p>\n

You can ask learners to correct their answers in any subject. In math or science you can ask them to show their work and in humanities classes you can ask for an explanation and evidence like in the example above.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Resources<\/h3>\n

Inspired?<\/strong> Use the resources below to bring this learner-centered strategy to your learning community.<\/p>\n

\"\ud83d\udcd6\"\u00a0<\/span> Error analysis in math<\/a>
\n\"\ud83d\udcd6\"\u00a0<\/span> Why you should let students retake tests<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/section>

Ready for More?<\/h3>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Want to explore more strategies?<\/strong> See the whole list here<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Need more support implementing this strategy?<\/strong> Check out our self-paced courses<\/a><\/u>.<\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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Are you implementing this strategy in your classroom?<\/strong> Share more to be featured in a bright spot here<\/a><\/u> or submit evidence for a micro-credential.<\/a><\/u><\/span><\/h4>\n<\/div><\/div>
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