Reflecting on a 45-year teaching career I worry that I have done too little for the best of my students. A possible solution will be offered.The last question I ask on each of my organic chemistry tests is worth 20% of the grade. It isOpportunity knocks: You prepared for this quiz by studying various topics and problems in Chapters X and Y. I didn't ask all of those questions. From material not covered on this quiz, write a question for which you prepared and then give your answer. Part of the credit will come from the level of learning reflected by the question.Within the context of a high-level textbook, variation of student ability and interest, and personal freedom, the self-reported impact of the method on investment in learning, skill in communication, and ambition will be presented. Examples will be offered.

Opportunity knocks: Stimulating self-direction in organic chemistry

243rd National Meeting (2012)

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