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2014Academic Mini-Mixer

Student SurveyEstimated time: 40 minutes

Academic Goals

Culture GoalsGet to know what kids like

Students can share what they value

Teachers model appropriate discussion

“Light writing assessment”

Students provide extended correct answers

Students answer “why statements”

In self contained classes: Do this as a school wide activity

In departmentalized classes: Do this for each period

Fast feedback! Have kids share each answer and reasons

out loud in class…. !

OR !

Use Socrative.com for them to do short, open ended answers with iPads,

phones or in a lab!

FUN THING! Have kids do a continuum on either/or picks

Do you prefer Facebook or Twitter?

Give 3 reasons for your choice!

What is your favorite movie this Summer?

What is your favorite ALL-TIME movie?

List 3 things you like for each OR

6 reasons that your Summer is your all time

What is your favorite band?

Have you seen them in concert? List 3 things you like about them

What is your favorite homemade food?

What is your favorite restaurant food?

Which would pick for the only meal on a desert island? Tell why.

What is your favorite gaming platform?

Give 3 reasons it’s the best choice

If you don’t game, tell us about something

that would get you gaming!

List 3 ways we could use Minecraft in class?

If you don’t think it’s good idea, tell 3 reasons why….

Open question:

What are 3 things we need to know about you?

Smart School Start

2014Academic Mini-Mixer

Student Survey