The One Minute Paper

I have found sometimes the simplest form of non-projected media has the greatest value in the classroom. Typically I will distribute plain sheets of paper near the end of class to determine what the muddiest point is or "What was the most confusing concept covered in today’s lesson?” I find this simple model works well and may also be used to determine "What was the one idea you understood clearly?" Most often I tell the students its anonymous. I collect papers afterwards and look for a trend of misunderstood concepts in my lesson. It is a very effective and quick way to poll the class on the days lesson, concerns they may have or suggestions to best help them facilitate their needs assessment.

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Questions Designed to Assess Student Interests:
* Without looking at your notes, what stands out in your mind or remains most memorable or about today’s
class?
* What was the most surprising or unexpected idea you heard in today’s discussion?
* Looking back at your notes, what would you say was the most stimulating idea discussed in class today?
* For you, what interesting questions remain unanswered about today’s topic?
Identifying Perceived Relevance of Course Concepts
* In your opinion, what was the most useful idea discussed in today’s class?
* During today’s class, what idea(s) struck you as things you could or should put into practice?
* What example or illustration cited in today’s class could you relate to the most?
Assess Student Attitudes/Opinions
* Would you agree or disagree with the following statement made in today’s class . . . .? (Why?)
* What was the most persuasive or convincing argument (or counterargument) you heard expressed in
today’s discussion?
* Was there a position taken in today’s class that you strongly disagreed with, or found to be somewhat
disturbing and unsettling?
* Were there any ideas expressed in today’s class that caused you to reconsider or change your personal?
opinions, viewpoints, or values?
Checking Student Comprehension
* What did you perceive to be the major purpose or objective of today’s class?
* What do you think was the most important point or central concept communicated during today’s presentation?
Assessing Conceptual Connections (Cross-Concept Integration)
* Did you see any relationships between today’s topic and other topics previously covered in this course?
* What was discussed in class today that seemed to connect with what you’re currently learning or
previously learned in other course(s)?