As with a number of other basic

science concepts and skills,
"inter-student variability" in the use
of microscopes is high, based on my preassessment last week.
Today and tomorrow we focus (ha) on making and using dry mounts and wet preps rapidly. The 'scope is a tool, not the end in itself!
Students should be able to take a prep from
sample to high mag in less
than 5 minutes!