3-2-1 Reflection for Students

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Set 1: Focus on Learning


  • 3 Things I Learned: List three things you learned in today's lesson.

  • 2 Things I Found Interesting: Write about two things from the lesson that you found interesting or surprising.

  • 1 Question I Still Have: What is one question you still have about the lesson?


Set 2: Thinking Deeper


  • 3 Connections: How do three things you learned connect to what you already know?

  • 2 Ways to Use This: How could you use what you learned in two different situations?

  • 1 New Idea: What is one new idea you have after learning this?


Set 3: Skills and Strategies


  • 3 Skills I Practiced: List three skills you practiced during the lesson.

  • 2 Strategies I Used: What were two strategies that helped you learn during the lesson?

  • 1 Challenge I Faced: What was one challenge you faced and how did you overcome it?


Set 4: Self-Assessment


  • 3 Things I Did Well: What are three things you did well during the lesson?

  • 2 Things I Could Improve: What are two things you could improve on next time?

  • 1 Goal for Next Time: What is one goal you have for the next lesson?


Set 5: Creative Thinking


  • 3 Ways to Use This Information: How could you use what you learned in three creative ways?

  • 2 New Questions I Have: What are two new questions you have about the topic?

  • 1 New Idea I Can Explore: What is one new idea you have that you want to explore further?


Set 6: Problem Solving


  • 3 Problems We Solved: List three problems you solved during the lesson.

  • 2 Strategies We Used: What were two strategies you used to solve the problems?

  • 1 New Problem I Want to Solve: What is one new problem you want to solve related to the topic?


Set 7: Teamwork and Collaboration


  • 3 Ways I Worked With Others: How did you work with others during the lesson?

  • 2 Ways We Helped Each Other: What are two ways you and your classmates helped each other?

  • 1 Way I Can Improve Collaboration: How can you improve your teamwork in future lessons?


Set 8: Real-World Connections


  • 3 Ways This Relates to My Life: How does what you learned relate to your life outside of school?

  • 2 Ways This Relates to the World: How does what you learned relate to the world around you?

  • 1 Question About the Real World: What is one question you have about how this topic affects the real world?


Set 9: Learning Styles


  • 3 Ways I Learned Best: How did you learn best during this lesson (visual, auditory, kinesthetic, etc.)?

  • 2 Things That Helped Me Focus: What were two things that helped you focus during the lesson?

  • 1 Way I Can Improve My Learning: How can you improve your learning experience in the future?


Set 10: Feelings and Attitudes


  • 3 Things I Enjoyed: What were three things you enjoyed about the lesson?

  • 2 Things That Challenged Me: What were two things that challenged you during the lesson?

  • 1 Feeling I Had Today: What was one feeling you had today during the lesson?



Tips for Using 3-2-1 Reflection:


  • Adapt: Feel free to adapt the questions to fit your specific lesson and grade level.

  • Variety: Use a different set of questions each time for variety.

  • Encourage Detail: Encourage students to provide thoughtful and detailed answers.

  • Share: Have students share their reflections with a partner or the whole class.

  • Reflect: Use student reflections to inform your teaching and adjust your lessons as needed.

"Beyond the lesson, beyond the test: 3-2-1 Reflections help students connect what they've learned to their own lives and curiosities." 
- Dr. Karla Bester

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