Cool Assessment Activity: Exit Cards

Good For: quick formative, summative, and student self-assessment

What are they?
Exit cards are a quick assessment tool for teachers to help them become more aware of student understanding of concepts taught. Exit cards are written student responses to questions posed at the end of a class or learning activity. They may be used at any grade level and every subject area.

How long does this exit card take to complete?
Exit cards take about five minutes to complete and reveal important information about student understanding.

When should exit cards be used?
Exit cards may be used as part of ongoing assessment and may be used in daily routines or lessons as a closing activity.

Intermediate Level Example:
http://wps.ablongman.com/wps/media/objects/133/136350/exitcard.pdf


Exit cards may also be used for student self-reflection and assessment. This type of exit card could look something like this...

Student Self-Assessment Template

What I did well.	Why I did well.
What I can improve.	How I can improve.