Progress Tracking

This technique is useful when you have assigned a group or individual project where students are expected to work on the project for at least one full class period. Here’s how it works:

1. Give each student or group a penny
2. List the tasks for the project in the front of the room
3. Explain that the front of their desk represents the process of completing the tasks from start (left hand side of the desk) to finish (right hand side of the desk)
4. Instruct students to place the penny on the left hand corner of their desk and to slide it to the right after they complete each task
   

The technique allows you to gage student progress and provides a visual cue to students of their progress as well as their peers.




Classroom Engagement Tip for May 22, 2008