Today, my 5th graders reviewed for a math test. Not only did I want them to review for the test, but I wanted each of them to start advocating for themselves and any problems they don't understand. I found this Stoplight Activity online and thought it would work well for both purposes.
I gave the class 20 minutes to work independently on the review. When they finished a problem, they marked the number with either a red, yellow, or green crayon. When I explained this, I used a picture of a stoplight to explain directions.
RED- STOP! I need help OR I am not correct with my work/answer.
YELLOW- SLOW DOWN! I need help or I am partially right with my work/answer.
GREEN- GO! I can help others or I am confident I am 100% correct with my work/answer.
Then, after the 20 minutes, students pair up and start working through all the "red problems" together. After, they move to "yellow" and then "green".
I LOVE this idea!!!!!!!!!!
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