Saturday, January 31, 2015

Stop, Swap, and Roll - Product Swap

I had so much fun swapping products the last time I participated that I was happy to join again with Melissa from Jungle Learners for her linky:

This time I swapped products with Gina Coniglio from Beach Sand and Lesson Plans.


I have been following her blog for at least a year now, so I knew she would have something amazing to choose from!  Because we are just starting our geometry unit, I decided to try out her Geometry Scoot Game. I have used some of her other scoot games, so I knew this one would be a hit with my students as well.

Geometry Scoot Game 


As I did geometry unit lesson planning, I decided that I would put this to use twice - as a pre and post test.  This week we did the pre-test  as an around the room activity.  I taped the pieces around the room for the students to find.

 


Then  the students walked around the room finding cards and writing their answers on their sheets.

 




I love how her scoot games get kids up and moving as they learn!

After we finished the pre-test I asked the students to tell me which problems they had the most difficulty with and we sorted them into categories.

 


In addition to the movement of this activity, I love that I was able to differentiate my math groups with it.  The set covers the CCSS standards for 3-5th grade, so even my highs were challenged with this one.  I hate when you give a pre-test and the high achievers in your class score a 100% before you even begin the unit.  With this activity, my high achievers realized they had some learning to do!  "Who would have known that there was more than one kind of triangle?" One of them said as we debriefed!  LOL!

Would you like to try Gina's Geometry Scoot?  You can enter to win below.  She is also having a 10% off sale on all of her scoot games this weekend, so head over and check them out!

Also, be sure to visit Gina's blog where she is reviewing my Dear Mrs. LaRue unit.


Be sure to visit all of the other blogs who participated in the swap below for great ideas and inspiration!  I am a visual person, so I love seeing the products in action!
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9 comments:

  1. Nancy WilsonJanuary 31, 2015 at 10:24 AM

    Looks great, I love how the kids had to search for the Scoot Cards!!!!
    Thanks,
    Nancy
    The Apple Basket Teacher

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  2. Beach Sand and Lesson PlansJanuary 31, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    I LOVE how you used the game!! You gave me so many new ideas for using scoot. My favorite is that you placed the cards around the room. I'm so doing that this week! I know my kids would love it. We loved your Mrs. LaRue unit!! You are a wonderful swap partner!! Thanks so much Kelly.
    Gina

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  3. Lynn (CampingTeacher)January 31, 2015 at 5:43 PM

    One of my favorite math units is geometry so I loved this! Thanks for sharing!

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  4. JodyFebruary 1, 2015 at 6:44 AM

    This would be so great...just starting our geometry unit! Love the way of using these Scoot cards! Would love to have a set for elapsed time and multiple step story problems. :)

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  5. HuskergirlFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:35 AM

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  6. HuskergirlFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:37 AM

    Thanks for sharing! This looks so fun! Our geometry unit is coming up. I would love to use this with my students! I would love to see a scoot for mixed skill word problems.

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  7. HuskergirlFebruary 1, 2015 at 10:44 AM

    I love this week! I would love to win your unit!! I would like to see packets for any of Patricia Polacco's books.

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  8. Amanda ByerlyFebruary 1, 2015 at 1:28 PM

    Oh, I like this! Thanks for sharing.
    Amanda
    The Take Home Teacher

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  9. MelissaFebruary 3, 2015 at 9:47 AM

    I love scoot games! Thank you so much for sharing and joining the swap!! :)

    Melissa
    Jungle Learners

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