what is a college recitation course

by Prof. Omari O'Conner IV 8 min read

Recitations have smaller class sizes than lectures. Recitations usually consist of a smaller subset of students from a larger lecture course. In recitation, you have the opportunity to ask questions, get clarification on the lecture/notes, learn how to solve difficult homework problems, and take quizzes.

What is the difference between a lecture and a recitation?

As nouns the difference between lecture and recitation

is that lecture is (senseid) a spoken lesson or exposition, usually delivered to a group while recitation is the act of publicly reciting something previously memorized.

What is the purpose of recitation?

The purpose of recitation is to help students learn how to apply the information they've learned in lecture. You can help by giving insights into the reasoning that you've used to arrive at a solution. It is important, however, for students to be actively involved in the recitation.

What is the advantages of recitation?

Through recitation, students fine tune their close-reading skills, master effective public-speaking and listening skills and improve their focus and memory. The mental tools used in this type of learning have even been proved to improve brain function!Nov 21, 2013

What is college algebra with recitation?

Course Description for (GM) College Algebra with Recitation

Description: Topics include a review of Intermediate Algebra concepts, linear and quadratic functions, systems of equations and inequalities, polynomials, exponentials, logarithms, and applications.