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This is an eclectic set of lists that will enhance a student's general knowledge. Most lists have mnemonics to aid memorisation.
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brandirenee427
good activity for challenge students
April 14, 2013
nikkiig
Thank you for a terrific resource.
February 28, 2013
bleffeler
Great
February 25, 2013
cvenegas
I love this!
February 23, 2013
tjz64
Great motivating activity
February 2, 2013
seharris23
Iuse them more than the students
February 2, 2013
StephanyGriffin
This activity was a great opportunity for the students to do a quick self-assessment. Thank you!
January 23, 2013
janiceg15
GREAT!
January 8, 2013
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thanks Janice - it's amazing the boost you get from a wee (+ve) one word review. It practically beats a glass of wine! :-)
January 8, 2013 
lauraheath12
Great!
December 3, 2012
mrszeltman
would like to be able to take the timer off but couldn't figure out how.
November 18, 2012
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
If you pm me an email address I can send you a file without the timer :-)
November 20, 2012
ejwinter
great idea for students with short attention spans
September 26, 2012
angiegriffith
My son really likes trivia and I knew he would enjoy these lists. I haven't yet shared them with my fourth graders, but I think they'll enjoy some of them too.
September 15, 2012
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thanks angiegriffith. I've tried 'n' tested these on my own children. When my daughter was 6, she was so proud that she could name USA's 50 states, the phonetic alphabet, the Morse Code and the 12 Apostles. They're like sponges at this age and it's amazing how quickly they retain facts. My 11 year old son knows all of the lists and it's really boosted his confidence. :-)
September 16, 2012
gmcfall
Overall pretty good list.
August 22, 2012
Amy Brown (TpT Seller)
This provided great practice of number patterns before our state testing. Easy to work in when we had a few extra minutes. Thank you.
August 11, 2012
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your kind review. Sometimes it's just nice to practise in another way. :-)
November 15, 2012
RB83648
Thank you.
August 3, 2012
roryrachel
I will use these but not exactly what I expected.
July 29, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
I love this idea. It is a different way to assess mental math calculations.
July 22, 2012
Sue Wind (TpT Seller)
I like this a lot, but I do think it was a bit overpriced for just one sheet.
June 26, 2012
Amy Brown (TpT Seller)
My students really enjoyed this. Perfect activity to stretch their thinking and creativity. It worked well when we had a few free minutes between activities.
June 15, 2012
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thanks Amy.
I'm really grateful for feedback and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
:-)
I'm really grateful for feedback and I appreciate you taking the time to comment.
:-)
June 17, 2012
TruthMe (TpT Seller)
Lots of slides to provide lots of thinking. This could easily be adapted for any grade level as the topics are simple to understand. Good practice for categorizing etc.. Thanks!
December 4, 2011
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thank you for your kind words. Hope you and your students are having lots of fun with 'Thinking on Your Feet'. :-)
December 6, 2011
TruthMe (TpT Seller)
Although just one page, the actions are great and will teach kiddos to read instructions in a fun way!
December 4, 2011
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thank you. Every time I present this 'assessment' I invite support staff into class. I tell students that the adults are present to invigilate as this is one of the most important 'assessments' of the year. They're simply given their 'assessment' face down and told to do their best. I tell them they have a time limit and to turn over their papers and follow the directions given carefully ...then I start the timer.
Staff often struggle to stifle their laughter as the students stand up/sit down making lots of wacky announcements.
Strangely enough, I always notice a huge improvement in the ability of my class to follow directions after this 'assessment'! It's a fun way for students to learn a salient lesson.
Staff often struggle to stifle their laughter as the students stand up/sit down making lots of wacky announcements.
Strangely enough, I always notice a huge improvement in the ability of my class to follow directions after this 'assessment'! It's a fun way for students to learn a salient lesson.
December 6, 2011
Info & Lit Resource Kit (TpT Seller)
I like the look of this! Good, engaging style.
October 30, 2011
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thanks. I'm as grateful for a comment as I am a sale.
As a token of my thanks, you have a new follower. :-)
As a token of my thanks, you have a new follower. :-)
November 12, 2011
Scipi (TpT Seller)
What a good use of a power point. I hadn't thought of this! Thanks for sharing.
October 29, 2011
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thanks. I'm as grateful for a comment as I am a sale.
As a token of my thanks, you have a new follower. :-)
As a token of my thanks, you have a new follower. :-)
November 12, 2011
Addie Williams (TpT Seller)
Nice, easy to use sheet to post in my classroom. Well done!
October 29, 2011
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thanks. I'm as grateful for a comment as I am a sale.
As a token of my thanks, you have a new follower. :-)
As a token of my thanks, you have a new follower. :-)
October 30, 2011
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sgrant66 re: Thinking on Your Feet Game
Can I use this product if I don't have a projector for powerpoint?
August 26, 2012
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Well, off the top of my head there's a good few things you could do. The easiest option is to read the challenges from the computer or if the pupils have access to laptops,they could challenge each other in pairs or small groups. Another option is to print the ppt on the 6 slides-a-page option (maybe on card or laminate) and the pupils can pick randomly from the 200 categories or,again, challenge each other in pairs or groups.I hope this helps.
Kind regards
GibbUK :-)
Kind regards
GibbUK :-)
August 27, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller)
There is a great deal of free clipart available. I never pay for clipart. Just do a Google search for Public Domain clipart and lots of sites will come up. I also use the clipart available with Office.com images. Also, on TPT, Graphics from the Pond offers lots of free stuff, and all you have to do is give them credit. Just go to their store.
July 23, 2012
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Fabulous!!! You are a fount of all knowledge Scipi! I'll go for a wee Google trawl just now...
Many thanks and kind regards.
GibbUK :-)
Many thanks and kind regards.
GibbUK :-)
July 23, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: 20 Quick Questions No. 5 - Multiplying and dividing by 10 or 100
I saw your posting on the Forum page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie. I left you a rating. Well done! You wanted some feedback; so, here are a few suggestions that might help you to better market your products.
Add some clipart to add color or just color some of your font. (I add clipart, even on high school math tests.) For some reason buyers like color on the original even though they may copy your product in black and white. Also, create a a second page/slide which is a directions or suggestions page for the teacher. (How do use this? How much time do you give? Do you grade it? Etc.) List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product.
Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page/slide. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Here is how to do that. Use the insert and go to the right. You should see symbols there. Insert the copyright symbol, your name and date. It should look something like this: © V. Rauch (Scipi), 2011
Also number your pages/slides. Finally, unless you want your products revised (I do for my tests) save everything in a PDF format as it is harder to change.
It is important that we see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather some ideas. If you care to, a rating or any feedback you might have would be great.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Trash-to-Treasure-FREE-Activities-Lessons-Using-Recycled-Items
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
Keep checking the Sellers Forum under for tons of ideas and helpful suggestions given by TPT veterans. The best of luck as you sell on TPT!
Add some clipart to add color or just color some of your font. (I add clipart, even on high school math tests.) For some reason buyers like color on the original even though they may copy your product in black and white. Also, create a a second page/slide which is a directions or suggestions page for the teacher. (How do use this? How much time do you give? Do you grade it? Etc.) List several ways you use this product in your classroom. Never assume that a buyer knows how, why, or when to use your product.
Use the footer to put the copyright symbol, your name and date of creation on EVERY page/slide. Items, especially free ones, have been "stolen" from TPT and posted on other sites to be sold. You have to protect all of your creations. Here is how to do that. Use the insert and go to the right. You should see symbols there. Insert the copyright symbol, your name and date. It should look something like this: © V. Rauch (Scipi), 2011
Also number your pages/slides. Finally, unless you want your products revised (I do for my tests) save everything in a PDF format as it is harder to change.
It is important that we see what others are doing; so, feel free to look at any or all of my freebies listed below to gather some ideas. If you care to, a rating or any feedback you might have would be great.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Trash-to-Treasure-FREE-Activities-Lessons-Using-Recycled-Items
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
Keep checking the Sellers Forum under for tons of ideas and helpful suggestions given by TPT veterans. The best of luck as you sell on TPT!
July 22, 2012
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
I really appreciate your kind and thoughtful comments. I agree about the pdf - I've just posted another ppt but in the pdf format just because the file was too large but it makes perfect sense to post the 20 QQs in the same format as they are easily adapted. I'll also makes changes re. copyright, instructions and page numbers. And, of course, I'll have another wee look at your store (I am already a follower of yours). I'm honestly not too sure about clipart - just from a legal point of view really.
Many thanks for taking the time to share your wisdom. Every little bit of advice helps but this is a whole load of quality advice so it makes a huge difference!
Kind regards,
Gibb :-)
Many thanks for taking the time to share your wisdom. Every little bit of advice helps but this is a whole load of quality advice so it makes a huge difference!
Kind regards,
Gibb :-)
July 23, 2012
Jessica McManus (TpT Seller)
I saw your taster for forty weeks on TES but cannot seem to find in to here. I would really like a copy. Thanks.
June 22, 2012
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Hi Jessica. You're quite right. I did say that! I've been tweaking it a wee bit. I'll check through it again and post it on here tomorrow.
Kind regards,
Gibb :-)
Kind regards,
Gibb :-)
July 18, 2012
Scipi (TpT Seller) re: 20 Quick Questions 1 - Improving pace of mental math calculations
I saw your posting on the Sellers Forum page of Teachers Pay Teachers; so, I thought I would look at your freebie. I left you a rating. Well done! How much time do you give the students for each problem? Then, how do you use the results? You might add this information as a directions slide for the buyer.
I hope you will have time to rate one of my freebies listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geometry-Parodies-Matching-Activity-of-Geometric-Terms
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
I am now your 4th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
The teaching world needs quality math materials; so, good luck as you sell on TPT!
I hope you will have time to rate one of my freebies listed below.
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Geometry-Parodies-Matching-Activity-of-Geometric-Terms
http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Number-Tiles-FREE-Problem-Solving-Math-Activities-for-Grades-5-8
I am now your 4th follower, and hope you will reciprocate at my store as well. http://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Store/SciPi/Products
The teaching world needs quality math materials; so, good luck as you sell on TPT!
October 29, 2011
GibbUK (TpT Seller)
Thanks for your message - it's really very much appreciated. I have an Excel spreadsheet set up for 20 quick questions. After each exercise, I record the scores. The next time I jumble the questions up a bit and, if they've done well, increase the difficulty. I give them 5 opportunities to work on each exercise before moving onto the next one. I've made 20 different challenges (although not all uploaded as yet...I'm getting there...)
The Ppt is timed so after 10 seconds it moves onto the next slide.
I hope this helps. When I get a chance I'll add this info to each Powerpoint - I have a toddler on my knee so it's a case of finding the time. Many thanks for your advice. I'm now on my way to your page to see what treats await me... You'll have a new follower when you next log in.
:-)
GibbUK
The Ppt is timed so after 10 seconds it moves onto the next slide.
I hope this helps. When I get a chance I'll add this info to each Powerpoint - I have a toddler on my knee so it's a case of finding the time. Many thanks for your advice. I'm now on my way to your page to see what treats await me... You'll have a new follower when you next log in.
:-)
GibbUK
October 30, 2011
TEACHING EXPERIENCE
20+ years ...and still going strong(ish!) All resources are 'tried and tested' :-)
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For years friends have suggested that I sell my resources. Well, it's taken a while for me to listen to them - better late than never!
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