Flipbook

Students have to complete the task from the initial question to the final question by finding the correct answer before they can move on to the next question.

The tool for this activity is a book with one question/task and four answers on each page, including only one correct answer. The answers are written on four window-like panels (like an advent calendar book), which, when opened by the child, contain further instructions (if the answer is correct, there is another exercise; if the answer is not correct, there is supportive feedback and a guided question).

Explaining by an example:

  • The first page contains the first task, which has four answers on separate, fold-up tabs.
  • There are several types of feedback under the incorrect answers: No problem, try again! Don’t stress, try to figure out the solution in a different way! You’re very close to the right answer, use a resource! (For example, in a math lesson way – using sticks to find the solution!). It is important that the feedback for incorrect answers be positive and supportive, and that mistakes and errors are not a problem, because they are opportunities to learn, and help is available and can be requested.
  • The correct answer can be followed by the following text: Congratulations, your solution is correct, turn to the next question; Well done! Turn to the next question!
  • A flipbook consists of 4-8 exercises that are appropriate for the age of the children and the lesson.

Skill focus

Primary Skill Focus

  • Flexibility

Complementary/Secondary Skill Focus

  • Problem-solving
  • Critical thinking
  • Emotional awareness, regulation and communication
Age groupStudent numberDuration
7 + years oldwhole classroom / individual work4-8 minutes

Proposed step by step implementation of the learning activity

  1. LA begins with the exercise on page 1. For example: I had 8 apples. I gave 3 apples to my friend. How many apples do I have left? The children work out the answer.
  2. There are 4 answers to the question, each on a flip-up tab, one of which is correct and the others are incorrect. For example, the possible answers for the previous task are
    1. I have 4 apples left.
    2. I have 5 apples left.
    3. I have 6 apples left.
    4. I have 7 apples left.
  3. After opening the incorrect answer tab, students must work through the exercise again. They receive positive and supportive feedback for this
  4. The correct answer tab displays the message “Well done!” Continue with the flipbook by answering exercise 2. Please turn the page. The next question is on the next page, where there are also four possible answers.
  5. The activity continues until the children give the correct answer to the last question. Under the correct answer to the last question, the text Congratulations, you did very well! You solved all the tasks!