At the end of your lesson ask students to respond to a question or prompt. Note: There are three categories of exit slips (Fisher & Frey, 2004):
Prompts that document learning:
— Example: Write one thing you learned today.
— Example: Discuss how today's lesson could be used in the real world.
Prompts that emphasize the process of learning:
— Example: I didn't understand…
— Example: Write one question you have about today's lesson.
Prompts to evaluate the effectiveness of instruction:
— Example: Did you enjoy working in small groups today?
Other exit prompts include:
— I would like to learn more about…
— Please explain more about…
— The thing that surprised me the most today was…
— I wish…
2. You may state the prompt orally to your students or project it visually on an overhead or blackboard.
3. You may want to distribute 3 x 5 cards for students to write down their responses.
4. Review the exit slips to determine how you may need to alter your instruction to meet the needs of all your students better.
5. Collect the exit slips as a part of an assessment portfolio for each student.
See how one third grade teacher uses exit slips with her "What Stuck With You Today?" board.
Write one thing you learned today
Write one question you have about today's lesson
Write three words with the long "o" sound
Why are the North and South Pole so cold?
Explain why Canada is not considered a melting pot
Draw a quick diagram that shows perspective
Of the 3 graphs, we studied today which one did you find most useful? Why?
Name one positive and one negative thing that happened during group work today
Multiply 3 by 4