Bell Ringers is a tool that enables teachers to start class with a focused, skill-aligned practice question. Designed for in-class display, Bell Ringers support daily warm-ups, class discussions, and targeted review activities. They are not assignable to students but instead are optimized for classroom presentation using a projector or smart board.
What You’ll See in Bell Ringers
- Skill-Aligned Exercises: Each Bell Ringer targets a single skill, such as Subject-Verb Agreement or Fractions. Exercises are organized by subject (i.e., Math, Reading, etc.) and consist of one multiple-choice question and explanation.
- Passages for Some Subjects: For Reading or Science passages, downloadable PDFs are available. These can be printed and distributed for students to view individually.
- Full Screen Display Mode: Designed for projection, the Bell Ringer interface emphasizes clarity and focus, making it easy to guide class discussions.
- Class Filter: Teachers have the option to associate a class with a specific session. This supports usage tracking and allows differentiation between groups.
- Timer Option: A countdown timer can be enabled to create urgency, simulate test conditions, or manage time on tasks.
How to Use Bell Ringers
- From the main navigation bar, select Teacher Tools.
- Select Bell Ringers.
- Choose a subject and skill area.
- Select an exercise to display full-screen.
- Use the Class Filter to log usage by class, if desired.
- Optional: Enable the Timer for time-bound activities.
- Guide students through the question and discuss the written explanation.
- For passage-based exercises, you have the option to download the linked PDF for student access.
Summary
The Bell Ringers tool enables teachers to start class with meaningful, test-aligned content that reinforces core skills. With simple setup and flexible classroom uses, it supports student engagement, skill reinforcement, and instructional consistency.
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