Week 2 - Quiz

 

In Week 2, we completed a self-assessment using Quizlet based on the built environment. The activity helped me test my understanding and reinforce key concepts from the course. I achieved 100 percent in the quiz, which showed that I had a strong grasp of the material and that my revision methods are effective. It also highlighted the importance of active recall in learning. Overall, this task increased my confidence and encouraged me to keep testing my knowledge 

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