Mr. Ferrara's Spanish III students held their "The Foods of Spain" presentation. Students were asked to choose a food originating from Spain. They then researched and displayed information on a poster board and made the food to share with judges. Students were judged on their presentation, knowledge of the food, and taste! 

It is hard to choose a winner in this group, everything was delicious! 

In all subject areas, mistake analysis serves as a valuable tool for educators and learners alike to identify areas of weakness, address misconceptions, and reinforce understanding for improved academic performance and mastery of concepts. 

ASCD Article: Don't erase that mistake. 

Edutopia: A collaborative approach to mistake analysis 

Templates: 

What's the Mistake? 

Find the Error 

This fun play on the NY Times Connections puzzle will have your students ready and excited to review. 

How to Play

Find groups of four items that share something in common. 

-Select 4 items and tap "submit" to check if your guess is correct. 

-Find the groups without making 4 mistakes! 

Category Example

-FISH: Bass, Flounder, Salmon, Trout 

Each puzzle has exactly one solution. Watch out for words that seem to belong to multiple categories. 

As educators, we strive to ensure our students grasp the material we present. But how can we be sure our students are understanding the material? 

Checking for understanding throughout class is crucial for both teachers and students. It allows us to identify areas needing reinforcement, adapt our instruction in real time, and empower students to take ownership of their learning. 

Here are 23 strategies to gauge student understanding and keep your classroom buzzing with interactive learning. 

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A thinking routine is a set of questions, or a brief sequence of steps used to scaffold and support student thinking. PZ researchers designed thinking routines to deepen students’ thinking and to help make that thinking “visible.” 

Thinking routines help to reveal students’ thinking to the teacher and also help students themselves to notice and name particular “thinking moves,” making those moves more available and useful to them in other contexts. 

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Mentimeter is a powerful tool for teachers in the classroom due to several reasons:

• Engagement: It allows students to participate in polls, quizzes, and discussions. 

• Real-time feedback: Teachers can instantly gauge student understanding through live polls and quizzes. 

• Anonymous participation: Some students may feel more comfortable expressing their opinions or answering questions anonymously through Mentimeter. 

Easy Exit Pass Ideas

Exit Pass Prompts for any subject! 

Exit Pass Student Response Template 

Generate Exit Tickets in Seconds: No Prep Required for a Quick Check! 

Also, these exit passes place the emphasis on individual responses (and not those of their neighbor or AI), students are encouraged to tap into their unique perspectives.

INCENTIVE

You can always assign numbers to the “tickets” and draw a number for a prize as an incentive for students to complete the task.