Exit Tickets: 20 Plug-and-Play Templates (Years 5–10)

Exit tickets give you a fast, low-marking snapshot of learning. Run them in 4 minutes at the end of class and you’ll know what to reteach, who to stretch, and what to set for homework, no guesswork.

How to Run an Exit Ticket in 4 Minutes

Implementing exit tickets is straightforward! Here’s a quick guide to executing one effectively:

1. 1 Minute: Display the prompt on the screen or board. Students should grab a half-sheet.

2. 2 Minutes: Allow students time to write their responses. Ensure it’s a silent activity without phones.

3. 1 Minute: Have students self-rate their confidence on a scale of 1 to 5 before they hand in their tickets as they leave.

   
   

Pro Tip: Sort the submitted tickets into green (understanding), amber (needs assistance), and red (confused) based on confidence and correctness. Use this grouping to inform your next lesson’s plans.

Exit tickets laid out for classroom use

The Importance of Exit Tickets in Learning

Exit tickets serve several purposes in the classroom:

1. Immediate Feedback: Teachers can gauge understanding and adapt future lessons accordingly.

2. Retrieval Practice: They encourage students to recall information, solidifying their learning.

3. Increased Engagement: Students become active participants in their learning through self-assessment.

4. Targeted Instruction: Information from these assessments can assist in differentiating instruction.

   
   

Using exit tickets regularly can help create an excellent feedback loop among students and educators.

20 Exit Ticket Templates: Copy & Paste

These exit ticket templates are divided into categories for easy navigation. For each template, you’ll find a prompt and suggested use cases.

Retrieval & Core Knowledge

1. Template 1: What are the three main points we've covered today?

   
   

   Use Case: Perfect for summarizing lesson objectives.

   
   

2. Template 2: Write down one fact you learned today.

   
   

   Use Case: Great for reinforcing key knowledge points.

   
   

Understanding & Analysis

1. Template 3: How does today’s lesson connect to the last one?

   
   

   Use Case: Encourages students to make connections between concepts.

   
   

2. Template 4: What are two questions you still have after today’s lesson?

   
   

   Use Case: Identifies gaps in understanding and invites curiosity.

   
   

Metacognition & Study Habits

1. Template 5: On a scale of 1–5, how well do you think you understood today’s topic?

   
   

   Use Case: Promotes self-reflection on learning.

   
   

2. Template 6: What is one study strategy you will use to remember today’s lesson?

   
   

   Use Case: Encourages students to think about their learning processes.

   
   

Literacy & Numeracy

1. Template 7: Write down a new vocabulary word from today with its definition.

   
   

   Use Case: Strengthens language skills through immediate application.

   
   

2. Template 8: Solve this problem: (Insert math problem here).

   
   

   Use Case: Checks comprehension of subject material through practice.

   
   

Stretch & Challenge

1. Template 9: Create a new example that illustrates today’s lesson concept.

   
   

   Use Case: Promotes higher-order thinking.

   
   

10. Template 10: How would you teach today’s lesson to someone else?

Use Case: Encourages mastery through teaching.

Ready-to-Print Half-Sheet Layout

To ensure clarity and consistency, here’s a ready-to-print layout for your exit ticket:

```

EXIT TICKET — [Lesson Title]

Name: ______ Date: __/__/__

Prompt:

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________

Confidence (circle): 1 2 3 4 5

One next step for me: ______________________________________

```

Sample Templates by Subject

English

• Prompt: List three characters from today’s reading and describe their motivations.

Marking: You can quickly assess responses and allow students to identify character relationships for future discussions.

Maths

• Prompt: Write down one strategy you used to solve today’s problem.

Marking: Mark with ticks, waves, and stars for feedback on strategies used.

Science

• Prompt: Describe one experiment we did today and its outcome.

Marking: Use this to explore common misconceptions in the next session.

Teacher reviewing exit tickets for feedback

Quick Marking Strategy

Marking exit tickets can be efficient. Adopt a system using ticks and codes:

• Tick + Code: Use these symbols to give fast feedback.

- ✔ = Correct

- ~ = Needs improvement

- ✖ = Incorrect

Add a symbol for the next action:

• Δ = Reteach

• ★ = Stretch

• HW = Homework practice

  
  

You can also photograph three model responses under the visualizer. This way, you can open the next lesson by discussing correct responses anonymously.

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Printed templates ready for classroom use

Final Thoughts on Using Exit Tickets

Exit tickets can revolutionize how we conduct assessments in the classroom. They serve as excellent tools to reinforce learning, promote self-assessment, and drive future instruction. Using these templates, you can create a productive classroom environment where students feel empowered regarding their learning.

Incorporate these methods into your lessons to allow your students to demonstrate their understanding effectively. Happy teaching!