What is a "Scoot"?

A scoot is when the students move through stations scattered around the classroom as they complete a task or activity.  At each station there is a question or task that must be performed within a certain number of minutes (usually 3-5 minutes per station). The students usually have a response sheet, or some other accountability document in which they record their work.

Why is a "scoot" preferable to more traditional methods?

• The movement from task to task is good for students with a kinesthetic modality or ADD/ADHD.
• It fosters group-work and helping others get through tasks.
• It has accountability.  Students must respond to tasks and activities on some type of response sheet.
• It creates community.  When the class reconvenes, all students have a better grasp on the topic and can more confidently converse and answer questions.
• It places the responsibility for learning upon the learner.
• The kids think it is fun!  It is like sneaking broccoli into a recipe, it makes something less palatable easier to take.

Here are some pictures of the students hard at work on a "scoot"...