Methods for assessing comprehension and detecting misconceptions at the end of the lesson

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We typically evaluate students' comprehension of the material through tests, independent or assignments.

However, there are alternative methods that can swiftly and effectively assess how well students have retained the lesson content.

Teachers can capitalize on the final moments of class to reinforce the learning that has just taken place, ensuring that no opportunity for knowledge consolidation is missed.

Here I invite to collect some strategies that can be used for that.

What techniques do you use to achieve your goals?

Pair Work
It's easier to remember the material if you explain it to someone else. Divide students into pairs and have them explain the material to each other in their own words. This will help them not only understand the topic better, but also learn new things from their partner.

"Rock, Scissors, Paper"
Ask the students to choose one element of the lesson that was the most difficult (rock), one concept that want to remember (paper), and one less important thing that can be omitted (scissors).
Have students write down the result and explain why they chose each element. They can write their thoughts down or create a collage/

@Ana_moderator
I often use the Rose, Thorn, Bud trick during the assessment phase.
Rose, what did you learn?
What part of the lesson did you have difficulty with?
bud - what new idea came to your mind? With this skill, we also develop students' critical thinking, as well as language ability.

@Ana_moderator
To assess my students' understanding and check what they learned from the lesson, I ask them to give a short answer to one question as an EXIT TICKET. They write their answers on a piece of paper. For example; I can ask; what is one thing you learned from today's lesson? , What do you think the best or the worst thing about the lesson is? Students' answers can reveal what they grasped or if any concepts were misunderstood.