quizlet provides three major components to ensure vocabulary retention. familiarize simply pairs a term with its definition. it is used to introduce vocabulary words. the next step is learn. students are required to type the correct word for every presented definition. spelling must be identical to the entered term, so make sure capitalization & other grammar rules are in place. finally, students can complete the test option. tests can use written response, multiple choice, true/false or a variety of question formats. student work is given a grade, & the grade can be reported to the classroom teacher.
another great feature of quizlet is its built-in games. there are a variety of vocabulary review games available to help students learn while having some fun. there is little set up required of the teacher as quizlet simply uses your initial vocabulary list to populate game question & answers.
final verdict. quizlet provides a great, simple, streamlined format for vocabulary introduction & retention. although the options are somewhat limiting, quizlet provides a much more engaging format for vocabulary lessons than traditional methods (i.e. dictionary look-up). every content area has vocabulary & quizlet can your students.
