Smart School Start

2014Academic Mini-Mixer

Student SurveyEstimated time: 40 minutes

Academic Goals

Culture GoalsGet to know what kids like

Students can share what they value

Teachers model appropriate discussion

“Light writing assessment”

Students provide extended correct answers

Students answer “why statements”

In self contained classes: Do this as a school wide activity

In departmentalized classes: Do this for each period

Fast feedback! Have kids share each answer and reasons

out loud in class…. !

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Use Socrative.com for them to do short, open ended answers with iPads,

phones or in a lab!

FUN THING! Have kids do a continuum on either/or picks

What kind of pet do you have? If you don’t have a pet,

what kind would you choose? !

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Describe your pet.

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How many brothers and sisters do you have?

Tell about one thing

your family does

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Tell about one book you read this summer. What is your all time favorite book?

If you could be any super hero, which one would you be?

How would you use your super powers to benefit mankind?

What game are you best at?

Would you rather be Frog or Toad? Why?

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What is one thing you can do on a computer?

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If you had a time machine…..

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where would you go?