Here is an excellent way to create a greater sense of engagement in lesson, particular when revising or quizzing.
The principle is simple; after answering the first question correctly (make this an easy one so that they all achieve a sense of success) students have the chance to gamble the amount of biscuits they have won by attempting to answer the next question. If they are incorrect they lose them all.
Students can ‘freeze’ the amount of biscuits they have collected but they must state this once the question has been read aloud. Obviously, all students must continue to answer the questions, whether they ‘freeze’ or were incorrect (many moan that they should have continued rather than collect).
Of course you don’t have to use biscuits, just some other form of ‘currency’ which will help to engage your students.
To ensure challenge is embedded, make each question more challenging than the last for the topic you wish to cover.
Around 10-15 questions will last one hour and if you wish to extend the answers through further questioning this will obviously reduce the number of questions you complete but allow for ‘deeper learning’.
All prizes are given at the end to ensure focus remains throughout. If you are using something like biscuits, never reveal what they are until handing out the prizes as some may think the prize is not worthy.
I have never failed to have an enjoyable and engaging lesson with this one but the questions are key.
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Thanks for the tip. I don’t teach, but I will be using this tactic to eat an entire packet of biscuits.
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