Quiz-Quiz-Trade
This cooperative-learning technique has students review information with other students by asking and answering questions.
Overview
Quiz-Quiz-Trade has an effect size of 0.73!
While there has been a de-emphasis on memorization in recent years, there is still important information students need to recall. Since repetition is critical for the semantic memory system, Quiz-Quiz-Trade is an effective way to ensure all students receive the necessary rehearsal for recall. (Kagan)
Click on this video to watch quiz-quiz-trade in action!
The procedure
1. Create Questions
Provide each student with a flash cards about the current unit of study. One side of the card has a question or vocabulary term and the other side provides the answer or definition.
2. Pair Up
Use the stand up/hands up/pair up method for students to find a partner. Partner A holds up the flash card to show Partner B the question. Partner B answers. Partner A praises if correct or coaches if incorrect. They switch roles and Partner B asks Partner A the next question.
3. Hands Up
After thanking each other and switching cards, Partners A and B raise their hands to find a new partner and repeat the process for an allotted amount of time.
The Teacher Toolkit
When To Use..
Use Quiz, Quiz, Trade at any point in the lesson to structure meaningful conversation.
Before introducing new material to tap into prior knowledge
After a unit to review terms
At the beginning of the school year as a way to review students' knowledge of class rules and procedures
After a math unit to review shapes or problems
Before students begin an assignment, such as an essay, a set of word problems or a science activity/experiment, to gather ideas or formalize procedures
To remediate weak skills
To practice newly learned skills