Why? There are quick a way and easy way to check for understanding from my students. And, then I can reteach the concept, idea as way to review the next day. This helps to make lessons seamless! So here are a few methods to use this formative assessment.
#1- Simply have the students write their answers on a sheet of paper. Then with a two minutes remaining have them share their thoughts or ideas with a partner. As the students walk out the door, collect their answers.
#2 - Twitter ticket: Students answer the exit ticket prompt in 140 characters or less.
#3 - Simply simile: Use a simile to have students demonstrate what they learned you learned today. If students are struggling I might give an example such as "Imperialism is like an octopus; it causes a nation to be stretch out its' arms and power all over the world."
#4 - Just have them talk. Have them explain it to their partner what they learned or what they are confused about. Not all exit tickets need to be formal, sometimes simply have students share their ideas, frustrations, or confusions is great! While students are talking, I roam around the room listening to their responses. I do not interpret to correct them if I hear any incorrect information. Why not? A) I want to see if their partner will correct them. B) This gives me an opportunity to review the exercise with the students the next day and review the information.
#5 - Rank it! I start every lesson with learning targets, so for the student's exit ticket, they will rank what they believed was the most important learning target. Number one is the highest, and number ten the lowest. Then, the students create a short answer question based upon the highest ranked learning target. Sometimes the students create some very good questions!
Finally, the best part of the exit ticket is the next day. Reviewing the information with the class. Getting a quick understanding of their learning, then linking the new lesson with the previous lesson.
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