Benefits.

Using PEREPEX students read, present and discuss primary research literature many times during the semester, regardless of the class size. PEREPEX gives every student an opportunity to speak and to ask questions in a low-stress creative environment. It stimulates student involvement and improves attitude towards primary research literature, in a discipline-independent manner.

PEREPEX is an excellent tool for formative assessment and intervention into the education process. It is a low-stakes assessment tool that is customizable to individual student needs (see the Data page). It gives students and instructors an opportunity to revisit previous presentations and review and study progress or review presentations from new points of view afforded by new knowledge.

PEREPEX provides a rich source of metrics and data to analyze and compare student performance between classrooms, programs and schools a streamlined, transparent and non-intrusive manner.

PEREPEX unleashes the full potential of science literature as a learning and professional development tool. PEREPEX brings cutting edge science to the classroom and shows that the classroom material is relevant and impactful. It turns facts into knowledge.

By modeling future professional activities such as the critical analysis of literature and presentation, this approach fosters professional development and makes key steps towards personalized education.

A global tool, potentially connecting students in many programs and countries.