At the end of this activity, students should be better able to (select as many as apply):
work hard towards a goal
stay committed to a course of action
have a plan B
Based on the content that you are teaching, create 12 multiple choice questions with 4 options each. The questions should be able to be answered without the options.
Divide the class into groups of 5-6.
Next draw 3 sets of stairs on the board, the first with 5 steps, the second with 8 steps, and the third with 10 steps. Refer to the ‘Stairway to Heavenly Points’ in the ‘Additional Resources’ tab for how the stairs look.
Tell the groups they have to pick any one set of stairs.
If they pick stairs 1, they have to answer the questions without the multiple choice options to progress. This is harder but for each correct answer, they climb higher.
And only 5 correct answers are needed to reach the top. If they pick stairs 2, they have to answer the questions with the 4 multiple choice options to progress.
If they pick stairs 3, 2 of the options will be eliminated and they will only have to pick the correct answer from the remaining 2 options.
Then ask the first question, without the options. The groups who picked ‘stairs 1’ will have to write down an answer. Once written, they cannot change it. Now read out the 4 options. Those who picked ‘stairs 2’ will have to write down and answer. They cannot change it. And finally, eliminate 2 options. The groups who picked ‘stairs 3’ will write down an answer.
Reveal the answer and all groups who got it right get to progress one step.
At the end of each question, give the groups a choice to change their sets of stairs. If they do so however, they will have to start at the bottom.
At the end of 12 questions, the group with the most amount of points wins
15 MINUTES
Stairway to Heavenly Points
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Choosing between an easier but potentially less rewarding path and a tougher but more rewarding path makes the students consider how hard they are willing to work and the difference between working hard and working smart. Which will be the most rewarding and beneficial in the end?
The option to change paths at any point raises awareness to the students of the need for a plan B. And also forces them to consider between choosing the plan B or staying committed to their plan. Again, they have to ask themselves which will be the most rewarding and beneficial in the end?
Based on the content that you are teaching, create 12 multiple choice questions with 4 options each. The questions should be able to be answered without the options.
Divide the class into groups of 5-6.
Next draw 3 sets of stairs on the board, the first with 5 steps, the second with 8 steps, and the third with 10 steps. Refer to the ‘Stairway to Heavenly Points’ in the ‘Additional Resources’ tab for how the stairs look.
Tell the groups they have to pick any one set of stairs.
If they pick stairs 1, they have to answer the questions without the multiple choice options to progress. This is harder but for each correct answer, they climb higher.
And only 5 correct answers are needed to reach the top. If they pick stairs 2, they have to answer the questions with the 4 multiple choice options to progress.
If they pick stairs 3, 2 of the options will be eliminated and they will only have to pick the correct answer from the remaining 2 options.
Then ask the first question, without the options. The groups who picked ‘stairs 1’ will have to write down an answer. Once written, they cannot change it. Now read out the 4 options. Those who picked ‘stairs 2’ will have to write down and answer. They cannot change it. And finally, eliminate 2 options. The groups who picked ‘stairs 3’ will write down an answer.
Reveal the answer and all groups who got it right get to progress one step.
At the end of each question, give the groups a choice to change their sets of stairs. If they do so however, they will have to start at the bottom.
At the end of 12 questions, the group with the most amount of points wins
Stairway to Heavenly Points
Choosing between an easier but potentially less rewarding path and a tougher but more rewarding path makes the students consider how hard they are willing to work and the difference between working hard and working smart. Which will be the most rewarding and beneficial in the end?
The option to change paths at any point raises awareness to the students of the need for a plan B. And also forces them to consider between choosing the plan B or staying committed to their plan. Again, they have to ask themselves which will be the most rewarding and beneficial in the end?
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