Plickers

Plickers is a powerful tool that can support the teaching strategy of formative assessment. With Plickers, teachers can create and administer quick assessments using printable cards that students hold up to respond. The teacher scans the cards using a mobile device, instantly collecting and analyzing student responses. This real-time data allows teachers to gauge student understanding, identify misconceptions, and make immediate instructional adjustments. Plickers provides an efficient and engaging way to assess student learning, promote active participation, and provide timely feedback. It is particularly beneficial in classrooms without one-to-one technology access, as it requires only one mobile device. Overall, Plickers enhances formative assessment practices by providing a simple, interactive, and data-driven approach to monitor student progress and inform instructional decisions.

BCE Due Diligence Rating

Medium Risk - Mitigation Strategies Required

Year Level Suitability Rating

Developmental Considerations

Potential Uses

Plickers can be used to enhance Formative Assessment in the classroom.

Quick & Informal Assessments

Plickers allows teachers to conduct quick and informal assessments during or at the end of a lesson. Teachers can ask multiple-choice or true/false questions, and students respond by holding up their Plickers cards with their chosen answer. The teacher then scans the cards using a mobile device, instantly collecting and analyzing student responses.

Immediate Feedback

Plickers provides immediate feedback to both teachers and students. As soon as the teacher scans the cards, the results are displayed on the mobile device or projected on a screen. This allows teachers to quickly identify areas of strength and weakness, address misconceptions, and provide timely feedback to students.

Formative Feedback Loop

Plickers facilitates a formative feedback loop between teachers and students. Teachers can use the immediate feedback from Plickers to adjust their instruction, reteach concepts if necessary, and provide targeted support to individual students. Students can also reflect on their responses and use the feedback to guide their learning and self-assessment.

Anonymous Responses

Plickers allows for anonymous responses, which can be particularly beneficial for students who may feel self-conscious or anxious about sharing their answers in front of their peers. This anonymity creates a safe and inclusive environment for students to express their understanding without fear of judgment.

Exit Ticket

Use Plickers as an exit ticket activity by asking a question related to the day's lesson. Students respond by holding up their Plickers cards, allowing you to gauge their comprehension and identify any areas that need further clarification.

Support for Universal Design for Learning

Multiple Means of Representation

Plickers provides multiple means of representation by allowing teachers to present assessment questions in various formats, such as text or visual prompts. This accommodates diverse learning preferences and ensures that students can access and understand the assessment content in a way that aligns with their individual needs.

Multiple Means of Engagement

Plickers promotes multiple means of engagement by providing an interactive and engaging platform for formative assessment. The use of Plickers cards and the immediate feedback feature actively involve students in the assessment process, fostering engagement and motivation. Additionally, the anonymity option in Plickers allows students to engage without fear of judgment, promoting a safe and inclusive learning environment.

Multiple Means of Expression

Plickers offers multiple means of action and expression by allowing students to respond to assessment questions using different modes, such as holding up Plickers cards with their chosen answers. This flexibility accommodates different learning styles, preferences, and abilities, enabling students to choose the mode of expression that best suits their strengths and needs.