My Favorite No

Steps for Implementing “Favorite No” Routine

1. After teaching and engaging students in a concept, the teacher poses a question or problem for students to answer on an index card. This could be done as an exit ticket at the end of a day or even at the start of a lesson.

2. The teacher collects the cards and makes two piles: Correct and Incorrect (Yes and No Piles).

3. The teacher then chooses an incorrect answer that is her “Favorite No”. The choice is

very intentional based on common errors he/she is seeing from the group along with what is known about common misconceptions relating to this concept.

4. The teacher then rewrites the problem and posts it on the document camera or whiteboard.

5. Students analyze the problem and the teacher asks “What is done correctly?” It is important to focus on what is done right first! I would recommend even having students do a pair/share regarding what is done correctly before sharing out as a group.

6. Then, the group discusses the error made and learns through this mistake. Once again,having students think independently and then discuss with a partner prior to discussing as a whole group can improve engagement and thinking about this error.