Intermediate work is used as a way to get students to perform work as the semester progresses, rather than trying to do it all at the end.
There's lots of reasons why. For example:
* Memory formation works best with spaced repetition.
* Students will just cram for an exam if you let them, which won't form long term recall.
* Spreads the assessment workload over the semester.
Actually, spaced repetition with game mechanics might work best. I was looking at a spaced repetition idea for a thesis ... a badges/levelling up thing might make it easier to pitch to students.
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Intermediate work is used as a way to get students to perform work as the semester progresses, rather than trying to do it all at the end.
There's lots of reasons why. For example:
* Memory formation works best with spaced repetition.
* Students will just cram for an exam if you let them, which won't form long term recall.
* Spreads the assessment workload over the semester.
Actually, spaced repetition with game mechanics might work best. I was looking at a spaced repetition idea for a thesis ... a badges/levelling up thing might make it easier to pitch to students.