How do you incorporate warm up/bell ringer problems so that kids actually complete the problems and not just use that time to socialize?

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I have riddles every day for bell ringers. It’s not the math we’re learning, but I have nearly 100% participation. It gets them thinking, they learn riddle patterns and syllogistic logic (which is part of math) and the struggling students can start math class with a moment of success when they figure it out. It also helps my ESL students really nail down some of the finer points of English. Anyway, there’s a bit of extra credit for anyone who gets the answer before it’s announced, and my students are actually paying attention to the very first part of class. They may tune out afterwards, but I at least had them for a second. 😉

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bell ringers monday - thursday and an open note quiz on friday’s. every so often I also walk around and give kids candy that are focused on doing their work instead of avoiding it

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Go to a high school, where the kids have a goal and must pass classes. I left my junior high after any years and I am so happy to be at the high school! Yes, grade them!

Really clear expectations on how to complete them and then Bam... stickers!

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I have a log for each unit and check them as a quiz grade on tests days. They get a stamp for the day so I know they didn’t copy it down later.

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I started doing my favorite no. They get a small piece of paper and they know they only have a few minutes to complete it before I collect it. I take attendance and get up to collect. Once they realized I was taking their paper whether they were done or not they started doing it really quickly. Their names are on the paper. I sort them in my hand as I collect them based on if they were working and then correct answers from incorrect and then when I go up to the front I quickly look through the wrong ones to find the common errors. If you look up my favorite no you can see how the teacher in the video does it.

I put off doing it for years because it looked like more work then it actually is. I now love it. I can usually find the common errors while collecting it, takes me seconds to find the example or examples I want to use, then I use my document camera and write out the problems with errors and the students discuss then class discusses what went wrong, why we make that error, etc. I have completely gotten rid of social hour and every student minus tardy students almost always gets it done.

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Make them required assignments and grade them. That's the only way I can get my kids to do them.

Stickers! It won't work for everyone everyday, but it's weirdly motivating for a bunch of students. I'd walk around about 5 minutes in after I had taken attendance and put a sticker on the papers that had evidence of effort. Sometimes I'd do a 2nd lap around the room as well to see who else had joined in. If they're very grade-driven, you could have them save them and turn them in at the of the quarter for bonus points or something

The socialization may indicate a need to transition rather than jump straight into work after the work from the previous period. Structure the socialization with prompts from refresh.khanacademy or Students can share one celebration and one current challenge with a partner, or I like the riddles idea or brain teasers, or just let the kids socialize while you handle your start of class business and allow yourself some time to transition as well. The content will come…we don’t necessarily have to hit the ground running right away. 16 years in the teaching game and a teacher mentor/coach…to alleviate some pressure and frustration; it’s not that serious. I’ve found having everyone start off from a place of calm connection and transition helps the lessons go smoother and we get more. Sometimes that brief 5 minute break is warranted. Let us know what you try and how it goes!

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