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Students need to be given the facts using lecture, class discussion, PowerPoint presentation, and guided notes. The next day have an activity that reviews the prior class objectives. Now the instructor can see what has been mastered and what needs to have more work. Then I would make a simulation that encompasses both today's and yesterday's new material.

I usually review the last class in the beginning and then they have a short quiz about it. I try to make the class as predictable as possible, so they feel comfortable. They know which days they will have a quiz and exam.

I like the idea of using a brief quiz or game at the beginning of class as a review tool for the material covered in the last class.

I used a question and answer format. Almost like a game and pit the students against each other.Competition, at least in my trade, seems to be a healthy solution

Even though, accelerated programs appear to be viewed favorabley, i still believe and incubation time is valuable for studnet learning and retention.

I agree. I look at an evaluate my students from week to week. I try to touch on every aspect of the learning process. It's also about building blocks. They need to learn the basic understanding of one chapter before going on the the next or they will become lost and confused.

I think it is important to review what we learned in the previous class before starting the next one. I like to start the class off asking students what we discussed in our last class and if they found it useful.i also like to demonstrate how that material may tie into the new material I am going to present.

I test my students in a testing situation weekly. I have a high retention in my class and like to think it because I make the class fun and I care!

As long as there is a follow up on everything being taught and making sure the students are getting it.

I agree, I also like to give a little quiz at the end of the week on everything discussedt to see where improvments are ness.

I agree, retention can be measured in many different ways, activities that review previous class objectives, quizzes, exams, or just plain old class discussion and interest from students

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