What STUCK with you?

We have a new board in our classroom!

Students are often asked after lessons to identify what was the critical information learned. What was the big idea learned that will help build onto further learning?

Each student now has a sticky note pack in their desk for this purpose. After lessons we talk about what STUCK with students. Meaning, what was the critical information students were to gain and learn within each lesson. We don't always post this on sticky notes. Sometimes we verbalize it, share with a neighbor, or write it on our goal pages. When students write down their ideas on sticky notes, it gives me a quick assessment of student learning, and a clear and quick visual of where each student is within each lesson or unit.

We have also used this to model math problems - where might some students get stuck? Students also have explained to me why we do Six Minute Fluency or other programs in our classroom. What sticks with you as to why we do certain routines in our room? What is the most important information you gain as a learner?

Everything we do in our classroom has a purpose, and I want to make sure they are understanding the purpose and learning from it.