Friends, It appears that folks in the sciences are pursuing a similar idea, and calling them ConcepTests. Here is a page on ConcepTests in Geology, with a *goldmine* of examples: http://serc.carleton.edu/introgeo/interactive/conctest.html These particular examples may be a little simpler than some of us like our application activities, but this page provides a fantastic look at the *idea* of application activities as we describe them. -M Michael Sweet, Ph.D. Faculty Development Specialist Division of Instructional Innovation and Assessment (DIIA) University of Texas Austin MAI 2206 * (512) 232-1775 "Teaching is the profession that makes all other professions possible." - Todd Witaker