Understanding Diagnostic Questions and Exit Tickets

Craig Barton introduces the concept of exit tickets and suggests enhancing them with diagnostic questions. He explains the benefits of diagnostic questions, such as no printing, immediate feedback, diagnosing misunderstandings, and providing stretch and challenge opportunities. Barton also offers a resource for finding diagnostic questions and encourages feedback and engagement from viewers.

What is the primary purpose of an exit ticket in a classroom setting?

• To entertain students

• To introduce new topics

• To assess students' understanding at the end of a lesson

• To provide homework assignments

How are exit tickets typically distributed to students?

• By verbal instruction

• Through a mobile app

• On a slip of paper

• Via email

What is a key feature of a diagnostic question?

• It requires a long written response

• It is always true or false

• It reveals specific misconceptions

• It has multiple correct answers

Why are diagnostic questions considered effective as exit tickets?

• They are more entertaining

• They are easier to grade

• They provide immediate feedback

• They are more challenging

What is one advantage of using diagnostic questions over traditional exit tickets?

• They are longer

• They are more expensive

• They are more colorful

• They require no printing

How do diagnostic questions provide immediate feedback?

• Through peer review

• By sending emails

• Through instant voting methods

• By using online platforms

What can teachers diagnose using students' responses to diagnostic questions?

• Students' handwriting skills

• Students' creativity

• Specific misunderstandings

• Students' attendance

What opportunity does a consensus on the correct answer in a diagnostic question provide?

• To introduce a new topic

• To give a pop quiz

• To end the lesson early

• To challenge students further

Where can teachers find a collection of diagnostic questions?

• On a social media platform

• In a library

• On diagnosticquestions.com

• In a textbook