CECmisc.85


TITLE:  JEOPARDY

AUTHOR:  Jan Riley, Maplewood School; Alaska

GRADE LEVEL:  adaptable

OVERVIEW:  This classroom activity is not original with me.
I picked it up from my team teacher who probably picked it
up from someone else who probably pick.............  This
activity can be adapted to just about any subject and
learning level.  I frequently use it to fill up small
amounts of time that might otherwise be wasted.   My
students look forward to the game and have even been caught
studying for it.

ACTIVITIES AND PROCEDURES:

GENERAL DIRECTIONS :
1.   Teacher chooses one student to assist in keeping score
     at the board.
2.   Write each student's name or initials on the board.
3.   Set a time limit (I use 10 sec.) and assign a
     timekeeper.
4.   Each time a student answers correctly, put a mark under
     her/his name.
5.   If the first student answers incorrectly or is unable
     to answer within the time limit, go to the next student
     and then the next until a correct answer is given.
     Keep rotating around the room in the same order until
     game is over.
6.   If the class is large, you could have your assistant
     hand a chip to each student who answers correctly
     instead of putting names on the board.
7.   If the first person is unable to answer correctly, do
     not repeat the question/answer.  Students will pay more
     attention if they know it will not be repeated.
8.   At the end of the game, give a small reward (a piece of
     gum, candy, computer time, or whatever they will work
     for.) to the three (or any number) students with the
     most marks or chips.

SUGGESTIONS FOR USE.
1.   To drill vocabulary and/or spelling words before a
     test.  State the definition of a word.  Student
     answers, "What is Miranda warning?"  If students are
     unable to state the question when given the answer,
     ask the question in the normal way.  Some students may
     have trouble giving the question upon hearing the
     answer.

2.   To connect pertinent facts with their dates.
     State the fact, student give the date or vice versa.

3.   Group review before tests.(Facts, not test
     questions, please)

     Teacher: Brown v Topeka Sch. Bd.,'54
     Student: What is the decision that struck down the
        'Separate, but Equal' philosophy?

4.   Elicit quick reasoning behind opinions; either theirs,
     the opposition's, or opinions of past Supreme Court
     rulings.

     Teacher: Tinker's right to free speech has been
        violated.
     Student: The wearing of black armbands was peaceful
        and did not cause disruption at the school.