Stoplight Student Check in Cards/Posters Quick Assessment Tool

Stoplight Quick Assessment Check in Tool

I am always looking for ways to make my teaching life easier and a few years ago, I found the idea of using sticky notes of different colors for students to communicate how they were doing (sorry...I do not remember the original source).  A red sticky note could mean they were stuck or a green if they entirely understood and were working well.   In a math classroom of 35 or more students, it is sometimes very difficult to check in with everyone, so this strategy is a great tool for many different scenarios. 

I decided to finish up my work on my own visual method for checking student perception of their understanding.  I had a blinking stoplight in my bedroom when I was young, so I decided a stoplight (I know it's been used before) would be the best graphic to create.   Here's a snapshot of the 8.5 x 11 version: 

Instead of having only sticky notes (which tend to break down and get lost easily), I also have created a set of student cards.   One version is to simply cutout and laminate (then hole punch with a ring if you like).  The other version is designed to be cut, laminated, and then folded to stand up on the desk.  Here is a picture of the laminated versions: 

I also had another idea that could aid groups in decided how they are doing as a group.  I am always looking for ways for groups to truly monitor each other and their learning and this is one way to facilitate this.   I created a blank stoplight and then separate colored lights.  Each group will need to decide where they fall as a group and if they are all not "Green", then reteaching/re-explaining in the group will be necessary.  Pictures to follow for this in the classroom (we are still on Winter break here in Oregon).  

This resource is currently free and can be downloaded at:  http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Stoplight-Traffic-Clip-Art-Full-Size-Image-Collection

I also have posted all the clipart I created for this resource and a full commercial copy can be purchased (sorry...they took forever to create and couldn't justify listing this one for free) on TPT at: http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Stoplight-Traffic-Clip-Art-Full-Size-Image-Collection

If you have questions or comments, please feel free.  I am always looking for ways to improve what I've posted for free.  If you have a special request or would like the wording or style of clip art changed, just let me know :)