This research was funded by a grant from the Archibald Bush Foundation to the University of Minnesota and a matching grant from the College of Biological Sciences. We thank Dr. Mark Decker, who co-taught in Course A and provided helpful suggestions on effective use of the IF-AT method. We also thank Dr. Rogene Schnell, instructional technology specialist in the College of Biological Sciences, who set up the clicker system, trained the instructor in its use, and helped with clicker distribution and data management for Course C. A final thanks to Anne Kellerman and Christina Yi for data analysis.
Acknowledgments
A few years ago, I adopted Team Based Learning (TBL) and the Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique (IF-AT); both have transformed the way my students practice multiple choice. Here is how test prep looks in my classes. A special kind of scoring sheet, known as an IF-AT form (Immediate Feedback Assessment Technique), is typically used for the team Readiness Assurance tests.