quizplainA MOMENT TO REFLECT
What is the most important thing you take away from this lesson?
Discussion notes · no fixed answer
No fixed answer. Look for learners describing the central idea in their own words. Connect responses to the learning goal.
Exit ticket: five questions to close a lesson
Five reflection questions for the end of a lesson, with discussion notes. Find out what learners take away and what needs more attention.
How to use this example
Gather information for the next lesson. This is reflection, not a test with right or wrong answers.
- Replace ‘this lesson’ with your specific learning goal if useful. Choose two or three questions when time is short.
- Let learners answer independently. Keep the leaderboard off and agree before discussing personal responses.
- Group the responses and explain at the start of the next lesson how you will use them.
Questions, answers and explanations
What example can you think of for what you have learned?
Discussion notes · no fixed answer
No fixed answer. An original example can reveal how learners apply an idea. If a response is unclear, ask how it relates to the topic.
Which step or concept do you still find difficult?
Discussion notes · no fixed answer
No fixed answer. Group common difficulties and choose one for additional instruction or practice.
What question would you still like to ask about this topic?
Discussion notes · no fixed answer
No fixed answer. Use the questions for review or deeper exploration. Distinguish misconceptions from new questions to investigate.
What will you try next time to make progress?
Discussion notes · no fixed answer
No fixed answer. Help turn a general intention into a concrete action, such as completing an exercise and writing down each step.