Curling Check-Out: Slide Your Answer into the House

A long lane split into five numbered zones is used to rate the lesson: each student slides a disc into the zone that matches their answer. It's a quick, anonymous, low-key check-out that leaves a visual snapshot of the group.

How to play

1. Setup: tape off five consecutive zones numbered 1 to 5 beyond a delivery line; everyone uses discs of the same color so answers are anonymous (1 min).
2. Question 1: "How calm did you feel on your most important throws?" Each student slides their disc to the chosen zone; if it stops short or goes long, they place it by hand where they meant (2 min).
3. Question 2: "How much did you use data or tactics to make decisions today?" Clear the discs and repeat (2 min).
4. Read the results: the group discusses what the two disc "clouds" show and what to change next session (2 min).

Rules

• Slide discs along the floor; never throw them through the air.
• Nobody comments on or points at anyone else's disc.
• Take turns from the same line, no rushing.

Variations

Adaptations

• Wheelchair users: push the disc with a stick from the chair or place it directly by hand.
• Visual impairment: zones have double-tape edges to feel with the foot, and a partner calls out each zone number.
• Low confidence: placing the disc by hand instead of sliding it is always allowed.

Learning goals

• Honestly reflect on your own experience in the lesson.
• Interpret a visual display of group data.
• End class with a calm, participatory task.

Equipment for a class of 25

• sliding discs: 30
• masking tape: 1
• question cards: 3

Teacher tip

No curling discs? Plastic plates, coasters or large jar lids work. Take a photo of the result: over two or three sessions you can see how the group's calm changes, which is useful data for your assessment.

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