After teaching only the first module of a chapter, Tracy gave a surprise test to her students, which covered all the modules of the chapter. She said that each student needed to score 75% to pass the test. What mistake did Tracy commit?

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Tracy committed ineffective goal setting by not clearly communicating the objectives and expected outcomes of the test to her students. It is unfair to test students on material that has not yet been covered in class and expect them to perform at a passing level. A more effective approach would be to assess students on the material covered in class and provide them with feedback to help them improve their understanding and performance.

After Teaching Only the First Module of a Chapter, Tracy