A brief end-of-lesson task in which students write short responses to a prompt, providing the teacher with immediate formative data on what was learned. The "ticket" is handed in as students leave, hence the name. A simple, low-preparation form of Formative Assessment that directly informs planning for the next lesson.
| Type | Example | What it reveals |
|---|---|---|
| Comprehension check | "Write one thing you learned today" | Whether the lesson's Learning Outcomes were met |
| Confidence gauge | "Rate your understanding of X from 1–5" | Self-perceived difficulty level |
| Question | "Write one question you still have" | Gaps and confusions to address next lesson |
| Application | "Write a sentence using the target structure" | Whether students can produce the target language |
| Reflection | "What was the most useful activity today?" | Learner preferences and engagement |