Bell ringer
A short task students begin as soon as class starts. UK: starter or do now.
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- United States
- Topic
- Teaching and learning
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Related terms
- Do now All four UK nations (details may differ) United States
- A short task that pupils start immediately on entering the classroom, often reviewing prior learning.
- Starter All four UK nations (details may differ)
- A short activity at the start of a lesson to engage pupils or review earlier learning. Also called a do now or bell work.
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