Exam Wrapper Sample Assignments

Three Approaches to Using Exam Wrappers

In general, there are three different kinds of questions or activities that are part of exam wrappers. You may decide to use questions/approaches from all three with some activities, and other times, you may focus on only one approach. No matter the coverage, all exam wrapper assignments incorporate metacognition. 

Three different types of exam wrappers: 1) Error Review , focused on the reinforcement of learning, encouraging students to review incorrect answers and correct incorrect assumptions on exam materials, 2) Exam Prep, focused on metacognitive awareness of prep, creating reflection on study habits, especially strengths and weaknesses, and 3) Skill Building, focused on changing prep for future exams, creating recognition for specific changes in study prep

 

Sample Assignments

The following video shares sample assignments for each different type of exam wrappers - take a look at the variety of ways wrappers can be used in your classroom. 

 

Additional Samples

For more sample assignments, here are some resources on the topic: