First Time for...Exit Slips

After much pinterest-ing (that's a verb, right?) over the summer, I knew I wanted to make an exit slip board for the classroom I'm student teaching in.

Today I taught my first math lesson (Everyday Math Unit 1.3...Factors) and also used the board I created!

I liked the idea of framing the board in a positive way by calling it "Show What You Know", so I wrote that at the top.

At the end of the factor lesson I had each student write their class number on a sticky note. They then needed to list the factor pairs and whole number factors. Not only did they think this was "cool" (something about the sticky notes...) and were able to move around, but it was SO helpful for me to do a quick check to make sure the lesson stuck. Stuck, sticky note...get it? Ha.

I was able to see that a couple students missed a factor pair, or didn't quite understand how to list the whole number factors...so this is something I'll address tomorrow. Quick formative assessment for the win!

I realized I need to take a picture of my board when not filled with post its!

And now for some exit board eye-candy (yes, there is such a thing)

I got my original design idea from Teach A Roo (links to printable TpT page)

I loved the bright green against the black!

And now, I just found this one...which I think is so cute I'm tempted to redo mine immediately (though it took me a silly amount of time to find the perfect numbers, laminate, and cut out the size of sticky notes)

Does anyone know where this picture is from? I found it on Pinterest and the link was broken. I wish I could give credit because it is adorable! Love the use of scrapbook paper.

Miss R's Classroom

And THEN...I found this one. I'm in love with the use of pockets, bright colors, and the "show me your bright ideas!" header.

And THEN...I realized that thanks to Jessica at Heeren's Happenings, all of the number/sizing/font work has been done for you! There is an awesome google doc (free on her blog) that you can just print and go.

SO, in conclusion...I loved using my exit slip board today. I have made my own board, but have some major exit slip envy over some of the beauties I've linked to.

Now, this is something I'm learning from teaching: not everything can be perfect. There is not enough time in the day to be "finished" with all the work that needs to be done. These little details (like perfectly symmetrical exit slip boards) can wait, and must wait. But for now, I have a nice little collection of links for when I do decide to redo mine ;)