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Consensogram - The Teacher Toolkit

The teacher poses a question and asks each student to record his or her thoughts on a chart that everyone can see.

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Medium group (9-25), PairsGROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In personSETTING
High cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Participation Architecture This divergent ideation exercise strengthens Participation Architecture, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

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  2. State the objective that is being assessed or ask a question. Have each student go to the chart and place a sticker or mark above the number or statement that he/she agrees with.
  3. Allow time for students to review the data on the chart, and ask them for ideas about the meaning of the data.
  4. The teacher poses a question and asks each student to record his or her thoughts on a chart that everyone can see.
  5. Once everyone has placed his or her mark on the Consensogram, the teacher and class can analyze the results and determine next steps.
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State the objective that is being assessed or ask a question. Have each student go to the chart and place a sticker or mark above the number or statement that he/she agrees with.

Allow time for students to review the data on the chart, and ask them for ideas about the meaning of the data.

The teacher poses a question and asks each student to record his or her thoughts on a chart that everyone can see.

Once everyone has placed his or her mark on the Consensogram, the teacher and class can analyze the results and determine next steps.

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Consensogram - The Teacher Toolkit. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: If you register with our site, you can create your personal notes for each tool. Register Now or Sign In!; State the objective that is being assessed or ask a question. Have each student go to the chart and place a sticker or mark above the number or statement that he/she agrees with.; Allow time for students to review the data on the chart, and ask them for ideas about the meaning of the data.; The teacher poses a question and asks each student to record his or her thoughts on a chart that everyone can see.. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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