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Embedding retrieval practice in undergraduate biochemistry teaching using PeerWise

Tanya Higgins, Ed Dudley, Owen Bodger Orcid Logo, Phil Newton Orcid Logo, Nigel Francis Orcid Logo

Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Education, Volume: 52, Issue: 2, Pages: 156 - 164

Swansea University Authors: Ed Dudley, Owen Bodger Orcid Logo, Phil Newton Orcid Logo

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Retrieval practice is an evidence-based approach to teaching; here, we evaluate the use of PeerWise for embedding retrieval practice into summative assessment. PeerWise allows anonymous authoring, sharing, answering, rating, and feedback on peer-authored multiple choice questions. PeerWise was embed...

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