Grades 1–5
Word Problem Exit Tickets
Two large word problem tickets: draw a model, write the equation, answer in a full sentence and check whether the answer makes sense.
Classroom management printable · Exit tickets and quick assessments
Main Idea Exit Tickets
Four cut-apart reading tickets: the title, the main idea of today’s text and two supporting details.
- Grade level
- Grades 2–5
- Time
- About 5 minutes
- Answer key
- Not needed: answers vary
- Kids practice
- Formative assessment, Self-assessment, Summarizing learning
What kids do
“After reading, students write the main idea and two details that support it.”
Printed on the sheet:
- The main idea is…
Teacher tip
Use the same text for the whole class so you can compare main ideas.
How to use it
- Give the ticket in the last five minutes of the lesson.
- Keep it short: one or two questions are enough.
- Print it on colored paper so kids and helpers can spot it quickly.
Watch for
Tickets collected but never used. Sort them the same day to plan tomorrow.
Talk about it
- What are you still wondering about?
- How can this help you be ready to learn?
Take it further
Share a few anonymous answers the next day to start the lesson.
US Letter, prints well in black and white. Free for home and classroom use: print as many copies as you need.
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