A GAME CHANGER IN FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT

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As you are plotting and planning for the upcoming school year (or laying by the pool and thinking about plotting and planning), I thought it might be a good time to talk exit tickets.

Have you used them?

No, they aren't new.  But, they are a simple yet powerful way to gather valuable data to help you meet the needs of your students.  There are countless ways to put this process to use, so let's explore just a few.  Maybe you will be inspired!

The Basic

You provide a question for students to answer or reflect upon in writing.  Students turn this in at the end of class.  Then, based on responses you can determine how you will move forward the following day.  Who needs reteaching?  Who has mastered the concept?  Would the entire class benefit from a brief review?

Self Evaluation

Self-evaluation is a powerful skill that we can help students learn.  Being metacognitive and deciding how well they are grasping or not grasping a concept is a lifelong skill.  It also provides you helpful data.  The examples above show a couple of ways to make this happen.  You can simply have students respond to a question and put their response in a colored basket based on how confident they are feeling.  Or, you could have them rate themselves on a scale like the one above. 

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Tiered

If you are teaching a subject, like math, that allows you to use this process, I think tiered exit tickets are fabulous.  Check out this video.

I hope this adds a few ideas to your arsenal.  Exit tickets can be a game changer when used effectively.