Teachers ask the same handful of questions about exit tickets. Here are short, straight answers.
Is an exit ticket the same as an exit slip?
Yes, for practical purposes. Both are a short question students answer before leaving class. Some teachers use "slip" for the paper version and "ticket" for the routine. More: Exit Ticket vs. Exit Slip.
Paper or digital?
Both work. Paper is fast, needs no devices, and nothing has to load. Digital is easier to sort and save, but it's slower when devices are slow or not charged. Many teachers use paper most days and digital once a week. Full comparison: Digital Exit Tickets vs. Paper.
How long should one take?
Two to five minutes. If it takes longer, it's a quiz. See How to Use Exit Tickets Without Losing Class Time.
What should I ask?
One question tied to today's objective. If you need ideas, Exit Ticket Ideas That Work in Any Subject has a long list, and Daily Exit Tickets posts a new one every day.
What do I do with them?
Sort into got it, almost, and not yet. Fix the most common mistake at the start of the next class. That's where exit tickets pay off. See What to Do With Exit Ticket Answers the Next Day.
New to exit tickets?
Start here: What Is an Exit Ticket?
Want it ready to print?
Everything above is free. If you’d rather skip the prep, my TPT store, Teacher Emergency Toolkit, has ready-to-use resources for grades 6–12. Start with Bell Ringers & Warm-Ups or Graphic Organizers & One-Pagers, and check the Free Resources section first.