Table Race Overview The table races are a

Table Race Overview The table races are a great way to practice content, promote student participation, and build relationships amongst the excitement! This is a PEAK strategy. Preparation 1. Usually we take 10 – 15 questions from the assessment. They don’t necessarily need to have been covered in class—this could be a preview or review activity, depending on teacher objectives. The questions don’t need to be selected from a current unit. Questions could be taken from any point in the semester. (See “learning support station” below. ) 2. Decide how many groups you would like, and print a set of questions for each. (It’s probably best to number the questions because students will be pulling questions out of the envelop randomly). 3. Cut out each set of questions in strips, depending on the number of questions. 4. Place a set of questions in each envelop. 5. Label the envelops for each group (see pictures) 6. Each group will need a piece of butcher paper and will use this paper to record answers. No need to make it too big (see pictures). Using a variety of colors—one for each group--may serve you best here. 7. Music complements the table race well. And we usually launch the activity with a high-energy song, if possible. 8. The learning support stations (LSS) are essentially the questions with the answers. The “spy” can visit the LSS and number of times but cannot take they’re paper and pencils with them. Papers and pencils should never be with students in transit with the exception of the “checker. ” LSS are also useful for quizzes and even test (but there is a bit more to be said about that). 9. Students respond in full sentences. Students choose jobs and take ownership of their responsibilities. 10. See students directions below.

Purpose: Work together to get the most questions answered before time expirers!

Get out a sheet of paper and number it 1 – 10! Make sure everyone at your table has a sheet of paper that is numbered 1 – 10!

The “retriever” picks a question out of the envelope/baggy that is assigned to his or her group and brings it back to the table. Only one at a time, kids!

Each group may send a spy as often as they want to the any of the learning support stations. When everyone in the group has written down the answer, each group must send the spy to the learning support station to make certain the answer is correct.

Answer the question in full sentences that restate the question. Answers that are not in sentence form or do not restate the question will not be considered.

When your group is finished, send the checker with all the papers (one for each group member) to the teacher. The teacher will sign each sheet to verify correctness.

When the checker returns to the table, the racer must move to the group answer sheet and record the correct answer under your team number. The racer may not bring paper with him or her but they can bring along anyone or everyone from they’re group to help them remember!!!

So write your “job” on your paper! Make sure everyone at your table has written they’re “job” on they’re paper!

When the music begins. . .