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Review the attached “Muddiest Point Reflections” article and consider how you can incorporate muddiest points reflections in the class for which you are a UGTA. The article suggests collecting muddiest point sheets/cards, using in-class clicker systems, or distributing online surveys. Work with your faculty instructor to determine when muddiest point reflections may be most useful, what collection system is most appropriate, and how to address the muddiest points. Remember, you are not solely responsible for addressing the muddiest points. You and the instructor should work together to determine how to clarify the muddiest points for students (i.e., dedicating 5 minutes at the beginning of the next lecture to review the muddiest point, creating a YouTube video that explains the muddiest point with an example, or covering that topic in a review session before the next test).

Write a short summary that describes how you implemented muddiest point reflections in your class. Clarify how you collected the students’ feedback and how you or the professor addressed the topic. Explain whether you think muddiest point reflections are useful (in general and in your class) and what you would do differently to improve your technique. Please include a copy or URL for any instrument you used to collect muddiest points (i.e. survey) or any response you created that addresses the muddiest point (i.e. YouTube video, #hashtag for twitter discussion, handout distributed to class).