input: [Description] Ask students to write a layman’s "translation" of something they have just learned -- geared to a specified individual or audience -- to assess their ability to comprehend and transfer concepts. [What to do with the data] Categorize student responses according to characteristics you feel are important. Analyze the responses both within and across categories, noting ways you could address student needs. [Time required] Prep: Low In class: Med Analysis: Med [Name] 
output: Directed paraphrasing
options: M i n u t e p a p e r
options: C h a i n N o t e s
options: M e m o r y m a t r i x
options: D i r e c t e d p a r a p h r a s i n g
options: O n e - s e n t e n c e s u m m a r y
options: E x a m E v a l u a t i o n s
options: A p p l i c a t i o n c a r d s
options: S t u d e n t - g e n e r a t e d t e s t q u e s t i o n s