Strategies+to+Check+for+Understanding

//Praise. . Question. . Polish// (student behavior) and specific prompts such as //What went well in your pair? What did not go well?// ||
 * ﻿[[file:Collaborative Pairs Strategies.ppt]] || Review the key points for implementing collaborative pairs within your classroom. Some variations for using collaborative pairs to check for understanding are also included. ||
 * ﻿[[file:321 Exit Slip.doc]] || ﻿ Guided prompts to help students unpack their thinking about lesson concepts and learning. Edit the form to make new questions/prompts for your class. ||
 * [[file:collaborative_pairs_cards.doc]] || ﻿ Collaborative pair cards that allow for quick reassignment of partners. ||
 * ﻿﻿  [[file:Numbered Heads Cheat Sheet.doc]] || ﻿ ﻿﻿   A quick reference for use while planning or implementing numbered headed within your classroom. ||
 * ﻿[[file:Cards for Numbered Heads 1 2 3 4.doc]] || Cards to copy, laminate, and use for assigning numbered head tasks. ||
 * ﻿ ﻿[[file:1-5_dog_cat_pairs.doc]] || ﻿ ﻿﻿Another way to change up the assignment of pairs by using pictures of dogs and cats. ||
 * Praise . . ﻿Question . . Polish || An exit slip or journal writing to gather feedback about how the collaborative pair arrangement and task(s) are working. For example, use the routine of
 * ﻿[[file:Round the Clock Partners.doc]] || Different partners provide an opportunity for movement and additional perspective on a topic. Once partners are assigned/selected for the specfic time slots, students can quickly find their partner for collaborative activities. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%;">﻿[[file:Ready Set Recall.doc]] || Quick, nonthreatening activity to find out what students know/remember about a topic. Great as both an activating strategy and formative assessment following instruction. ||
 * <span style="font-family: 'Comic Sans MS',cursive; font-size: 120%; vertical-align: sub;">﻿[[file:Head to Head Write Off.doc]] || <span style="font-family: 'Lucida Console',Monaco,monospace; font-size: 110%;">﻿ Head-to-Head Write Off is a collaborative activity accomplished through writing that works for students with varying interests, perspectives and abilities. ||