On-The-Spot TPTs

This technique does not have to take long - just enough time for students to stop and reflect in writing on what they are learning (3 minutes is usually sufficient).

• Quick-Writes
• Chalkboard Splash
• Numbered Heads Together
• Similes

This technique is best utilized when you want the entire class to see the collective responses of their peers.

• Thumbs-Up When Ready
• Think-Pair-Share
• Thumb Up/Down Vote
• Chalkboard Splash

This is considered the easiest on-the-spot TPT.  Don't move on until they have all done so, if you ask to use this TPT!

• Processing Cards
• Ranking
• Thumb Up/Down Vote
• Quick-Writes

Best paired with a Quick-Write because it will give students enough time to process their thinking beforehand, this on-the-spot TPT is known as _________________.

• Processing Cards
• Numbered Heads Together
• Think-Pair-Share
• Chalkboard Splash

After asking students to reflect on a prompt, students use this "handy" tool to indicate they are ready to move on.

• Quick-Draws
• Processing Cards
• Thumb Up/Down Vote
• Thumbs-Up When Ready

This on-the-spot technique requires scaffolding and LOTS of examples before students are successful with it's use in the classroom, but it can provide great insight into the connections students make.

• Ranking
• Similes
• Numbered Heads Together
• Quick-Writes

___________________ is an activity that requires your students to evaluate, synthesize and analyze what they have learned and be ready to justify their decisions.

• Numbered Heads Together
• Quick-Draw
• Similes
• Ranking

This on-the-spot technique requires everyone to be ready to answer because you don't know who will be called on in your group to share!

• Think-Pair-Share
• Numbered Heads Together
• Processing Cards
• Quick-Draws

This on-the-spot technique is really categorized incorrectly because it does require objects, shapes, or notes to show that a student is ready to move on.

• Processing Cards
• Quick-Writes
• Ranking
• Thumbs Up/Down Vote

This technique allows students the opportunity to demonstrate their understanding of an abstract term or concept visually.

• Quick-Draws
• Chalkboard Splash
• Processing Cards
• Numbered Heads Together