Exit Tickets That Stick
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Exit tickets don’t have to be fancy or formal. In fact, the simpler, the better. What matters is that students are thinking, reflecting, and feeling seen.
Quick Tips for Making Exit Tickets Work:
- Keep them short. Think 2–3 minutes, max.
- Mix it up. Rotate formats—writing, drawing, talking, digital.
- Use them to fuel tomorrow. Start your next lesson by highlighting a few great responses (anonymously if needed).
Here are a few you many wish to keep in rotation:
1. “Today I learned…”
Quick, open-ended, and shows you what stuck.
Variation: “One thing I learned and one thing I still wonder…”
2. “Give me a headline!”
Ask students to write a newspaper-style headline that summarizes the day’s lesson or activity.
Example: “Fractions Finally Make Sense!” or “Author’s Purpose EXPOSED!”
3. Emoji Exit
Students draw or select an emoji that represents how they felt about the lesson or day—and then explain why.
4. “I used to think… but now I know…”
Perfect for units that challenge misconceptions or introduce new ideas.
5. One Word Wrap-Up
At the end of a lesson or day, students choose one word that sums it up. You can create a class word cloud or chart.
6. Teacher Check-In
“Is there anything you need from me?” or “What’s something you want me to know?”
