Magoosh's Quick Practice feature is perfect for bellringer activities, short daily practice sessions at the start of class.
What Are Bellringers?
Bellringers (also called warm-ups or do-nows) are short activities students complete at the start of class. Using Magoosh for bellringers:
- Gets students immediately engaged
- Provides consistent daily practice
- Build skills incrementally over time
- Requires no teacher preparation
How Students Access Quick Practice
- Students log into their Magoosh dashboard
- On the homepage, locate the My Performance section
- Click the Practice button below any section
- Complete a set of 10 practice questions
Bellringer Best Practices
- Set clear expectations on the first day
- Quick Practice takes about 5-7 minutes for 10 questions
- Encourage students to spend time reviewing mistakes after each question they get wrong
- Perfect for the start of class while taking attendance
- Can be extended if you have more time
Tracking Bellringer Completion
On your instructor portal:
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Navigate to the class or student view
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Click on the student you want to confirm
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Check the practice questions in their usage summary
- Here you can verify they have answered the required number and you can verify they have been active each day.
