Quizzing: Exploring the comprehensive benefits of quizzing in college classrooms

Quizzing is a powerful educational strategy that transcends traditional assessment to actively enhance learning and engagement. Incorporating quizzes can reinforce learning, provide immediate feedback for student improvement, and foster active participation. Regular quizzing motivates students, helps develop metacognitive skills, and encourages consistent engagement with course materials, thereby improving academic outcomes. Beyond the traditional use of quizzing for assessment, it can be integrated in creative ways to maximize its benefits. By adopting innovative strategies like gamification, collaborative projects, and scenario-based challenges, faculty can make quizzing a more meaningful part of the educational experience.

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eLearn
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2026-04-02
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https://doi.org/10.1145/3807459.3687270
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Innovative Teaching Methods
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Quizzing: Exploring the comprehensive benefits of quizzing in college classrooms

Jean Mandernach
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Quizzing: Exploring the comprehensive benefits of quizzing in college classrooms

Jean Mandernach
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Abstract

Quizzing is a powerful educational strategy that transcends traditional assessment to actively enhance learning and engagement. Incorporating quizzes can reinforce learning, provide immediate feedback for student improvement, and foster active participation. Regular quizzing motivates students, helps develop metacognitive skills, and encourages consistent engagement with course materials, thereby improving academic outcomes. Beyond the traditional use of quizzing for assessment, it can be integrated in creative ways to maximize its benefits. By adopting innovative strategies like gamification, collaborative projects, and scenario-based challenges, faculty can make quizzing a more meaningful part of the educational experience.

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