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Trivia Tic-Tac-Toe

Take one volunteer from each team and ask a question related to something they are learning in class (math problems, spelling words, etc.).

5 to 15 minutesTIME
Small group (4-8)GROUP SIZE
ActiveENERGY
In personSETTING
Low cognitive loadCOGNITIVE LOAD
Strengthens Learning Transfer This reflection and learning exercise strengthens Learning Transfer, one of the eight Gathering Effectiveness pillars.

How to run it

  1. Can be played inside or out. Make a tic-tac-toe board with tape, chalk, cones, or jump ropes.
  2. Divide players into two teams, Team “X” and Team “O”.
  3. Take one volunteer from each team and ask a question related to something they are learning in class (math problems, spelling words, etc.). Whichever student answers correctly first gets to choose a square to stand in for their team.
  4. Choose a new volunteer for each team and repeat until one team has three in a row.
  5. Take one volunteer from each team and ask a question related to something they are learning in class (math problems, spelling words, etc.).
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Take one volunteer from each team and ask a question related to something they are learning in class (math problems, spelling words, etc.). Whichever student answers correctly first gets to choose a square to stand in for their team.

Choose a new volunteer for each team and repeat until one team has three in a row.

Take one volunteer from each team and ask a question related to something they are learning in class (math problems, spelling words, etc.).

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Adapt this exercise for my exact room. Exercise: Trivia Tic-Tac-Toe. Readiness: Publishable Draft. Core moves: Take one volunteer from each team and ask a question related to something they are learning in class (math problems, spelling words, etc.). Whichever student answers correctly first gets to choose a square to stand in for their team.; Choose a new volunteer for each team and repeat until one team has three in a row.; Take one volunteer from each team and ask a question related to something they are learning in class (math problems, spelling words, etc.).. Return a concise facilitator script with timing, wording, safety notes, and remote/in-person adjustments.

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