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Stand Up, Sit Down

Read a statement. Students stand if it is true and stay sitting if it is false. Instant whole-class formative assessment with a bit of movement.

  • 🎓 Grades K–12
  • ⏱ 5–10 min
  • 👥 Whole class
  • 📦 Low prep
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How to play Stand Up, Sit Down

  1. Students begin seated.
  2. Read a statement, such as "A spider is an insect."
  3. Students stand if they think it is true and stay seated if they think it is false.
  4. Reveal the answer and briefly explain it.
  5. Read the next statement.

Variations

  • Elimination version: students who answer wrong sit out until the next round.

💡 Teacher tips

  • Look around to see who needs reteaching. This is a quick check for understanding.
How to play Stand Up, Sit Down: printable classroom rule card with the steps, time (5–10 min), grades k–12 and prep

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