A Square, Circle, Triangle reflection/exit ticket is a classroom strategy where students use the shapes to answer questions about a lesson, with each shape representing a different type of information: Square for facts/key concepts, Circle for thoughts/questions, and Triangle for connections/new ideas. This encourages students to reflect on their learning by recalling important information, identifying areas of confusion, and thinking about how the new material connects to other topics.
How to use it
Square: Have students write down key facts, definitions, or important concepts from the lesson.
Circle: Have students write down any questions they still have or things they found confusing.
Triangle: Have students write down connections they made to previous lessons, new ideas they had, or what they found most interesting.
Why it's effective
Encourages reflection: It provides a structured way for students to process what they've learned and think critically about it.
Checks for understanding: Teachers can quickly see what concepts students have grasped and what needs further clarification.
Promotes engagement: It allows students to actively participate in summarizing their learning and identifying areas of confusion.
Offers flexibility: Students can write sentences, lists, or even draw diagrams to express their ideas.