Review game ideas
Jeopardy is one game we’ve used for content review. Using powerpoint or similar software can really help with delivery of the clues and showing of correct responses. While it’s hard to use ‘open-ended’ questions for this, definitions, terms, and recognition of categories for presented items all seem to work well. We’ve had difficulty finding a way for contestants or teams to ‘ring in’ – to know who was first indicating they were ready to provide the ‘correct response’. Are there any suggestions for handling this?
I’m always amazed at how excited and involved students tend to get in the games! When we play monopoly (answer questions when you land on the ‘streets’, pay/earn monopoly money), the environment quickly becomes lively and competitive. You can download pdf files to print your own monopoly money, which I find myself pointing out to the group when the competition really heats up.
In math classes, we play a form of ‘bingo’ game, where you have to solve the equation that’s shown (on the board or projector) and find/mark off the correct answer on your bingo card. That one takes time to set up!!!
Providing silly little prizes also tends to be surprisingly motivating. I’ve seen adults excited to wear their sticker, ribbon, or medal (look for kids’ birthday party favors) all day!!
Sean,
This has always been one of my favorite review tools as well. It does take time but I too have found the benefit to be significant.
Dr. Ryan Meers
Jeopardy is a game that I enjoy using for my students as well. This definitely takes some preparation time, but the entertainment and educational value the students receive from this "game" makes it worth the time.
I LOVE this idea! I have mainly used Jeopardy in my classroom review, but I have lots of "listing" type content in the course, so it would work well...how many people were on a team? I would love to know more about the particulars of playing Family Feud!
Michelle,
Game playing has been my salvation in several courses. I also find that using games is a plus when making one-time presentations as well. They do require quite a bit of pre-planning but they are definately worth the effort!
Deborah Balentine
Hi Kodee!
I don't think that I am familiar with this game. Please share more info.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
As a review game I like to play "around the world" this has students attentive because of the fast pace and anticipation that the next question could be theirs.
I must agree that any game such as jepardy or Wheel of Fortune is exciting for the students. Recently I attempted to play a Family Feud. By dividing the class into two families a station set at the head of the room both equipped with buzzzers. After the initial introduction of Family Feud before every exam the students were requesting to play the game. The feedback provided by the students was amazing. One student said it reinforces the information.
I've been using Jeopardy style review for some time now. It is amazing to see adults who are normally quiet and reserved get crazy when we are about to play-and everyone is disappointed if we can't play for one reason or another. I usually have the class in teams so even the students who normally wouldn't respond can have some input for responses. Likewise simple gifts are wonderful motivators.
Hi Kate!
I always have good luck with Jeopardy! I use bells or some type of noise maker for the clicker and it amazes me how the student who is less interested suddenly participates. I give prizes - some type of school supply - paperclips, pencils, etc. I let the winners pick first and then the other team choses.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
Jeopardy is a great review game and it really engages the students. As for the "buzzing" in, I usually just have the students take turns.
