You’ve just wrapped up your ELA mini-lesson, and students are packing up their things. But how do you know what actually stuck? Classroom exit tickets help you check for understanding without grading another assignment. These quick tools give you insight into what students learned and what might still need review. In this post, you’ll learn what exit tickets are, why they work, and how to use them ... Read More about Classroom Exit Tickets: Why and How to Use Them

Have you ever finished a lesson feeling confident, but a few faces still looked unsure? It makes you wonder if all of your students really understood the concept. I know that feeling all too well. I've definitely been there. That’s when I started using quick check-ins with my students, and they made all the difference. These moments can help us see what our students know and what they still need ... Read More about 8 Easy Formative Assessment Examples for Upper Elementary Classrooms