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Give students rapid feedback on assignments to address problem areas quickly and effectively.

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  • Rapid feedback is preferable to slow, methodical feedback.
    • Rapid feedback draws attention to an issue when it’s fresh in the student’s mind.
      • Slow feedback, while it may be more precise, might address issues too late to make the necessary impact.
    • This is especially important for students with many misconceptions, who may not realize they don’t understand the material.
  • To learn more, watch Jeff Forbes' CS Education Zoo interview.

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  • Student-Focused Assessment
  • Content Misconceptions
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CS Education Zoo Interview with Jeff Forbes.
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