QR Challenge: Staar Short Answer Questions Coach Scott

Created using the ClassTools QR Treasure Hunt Generator

Teacher Notes

A. Prior to the lesson:

1. Arrange students into groups. Each group needs at least ONE person who has a mobile device.

2. If their phone camera doesn't automatically detect and decode QR codes, ask students to

• Download a QR reader (e.g. I-Nigma | NeoReader | Kaywa) onto their mobile devices
• Bring these devices into the lesson.

3. Print out the QR codes.

4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.

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B. The lesson:

1. Give each group a clipboard and a piece of paper so they can write down the decoded questions and their answers to them.

2. Explain to the students that the codes are hidden around the school. Each team will get ONE point for each question they correctly decode and copy down onto their sheet, and a further TWO points if they can then provide the correct answer and write this down underneath the question.

3. Away they go! The winner is the first team to return with the most correct answers in the time available. This could be within a lesson, or during a lunchbreak, or even over several days!

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C. TIPS / OTHER IDEAS

4. A detailed case study in how to set up a successful QR Scavenger Hunt using this tool can be found here.

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Questions / Answers (teacher reference)

Question	Answer
1. Yes, I think Gupta's modified airplane is a good idea. The modified airplane is used to train engineering students and flight attendance during the week. "During the week, Gupta uses the plain to train engineering students and flight attendants. The modified airplane is a good thing.	Zero In this response the student presents an idea that merely "echoes" the textual evidence provided.
2. Gupta's modified airplane is a brilliant idea Not only does it "train engineering students and flight attendants" (Robinson p. 2) and "educate civilians on the proper aviation manners," (Robinson p. 2) but it also "fulfill[s] life wishes" (Robinson p.2) of "poor villagers and students" (Robinson p. 2). Therefor, the suburban airplane is a wonderful idea.2	Zero the student asserts that the modified airplane is a good idea. However, the student does not explain why the modified airplane is a good idea. A response that contains only textual evidence indicates a very limited performance.2
3. After reading "Postcard: New Delhi" I think Gupta's modified airplane is a good idea because it helps people "we want to orient them about aviation manners." "People have money, but they do not know how to behave. We want to acquaint them with the cost of a plane, the safety aspects, how to treat the hostesses" Nimal Jindal states the airplane is a good idea to help them.3	One The student presents the idea that the modified airplane helps people and supports his idea with relevant text evidence. However, the idea needs more explanation. Therefore, this is a partially sufficient response.3
4. I don't think Gupta's modified airplane is a good idea. Yes, it is a nice jesture for the poor families in New Delhi but in reality but what is it going to do for people? At the most it would give them hopes and dreams. Why teach families how to act on a plane if they are never going to be able to enjoy one? That would sort of crush me in a way. Gupta is extremely generous, but I do not think that it's necessary.	4 One The student offers the reasonable idea that the modified airplane is not a good idea, however, no textual evidence is present. Therefore, this response is only partially sufficient.4
5. Yes I do think it is a good idea, for many reasons. Such as it helps them learn more about aircraft. Also it has been some peoples dream just to be able to sit in a airplane. It also lets them know the total amount of cost it is going to be to get on a real plane paragraph four, five, and two.5	One In this response the student presents several reasonable ideas, however does not provide specific evidence from the text.5
6. Yes, I think that Gupta's modified airplane is a good idea, "we want people to have a good time, to inspire them, so that kids can see that if they study hard they might become a pilot." This shows that kids will use this as a goal for their career weither they want to be a pilot or not, and study harder to reach that goal.6	Two The student presents a reasonable idea that at the modified airplane is a good idea because kids will be inspired to study hard and set career goals The evidence is relevant demonstration an satisfactory performance.6
7. Gupta's modified airplane is a good idea. The author states "People have the money, but they do not know how to behave. We want to acquaint them with the cost of a plane, the safety aspects, how to treat the hostess." Gupta's modified airplane is good because the passengers would know how to act and treat people right on a plane. 7	This student offers the reasonable idea the the airplane is a good idea because it teaches passengers how to act and treat others on a real aircraft. The direct quotation is clearly linked. 7
8. All his life, Gupta from the short selection " Postcard: New Delhi" has grown up seeing the poverty of his neighborhood and decides to take a step forward by creating a modified airplane. Having seen the extreme conditions of the people , tickets are "too expensive for most Indians" and with his invention, passengers "whom have never been on a plane before" are finally given a chance (Robinson) In this way, it comes across as an act of kindness and since many "can visit free" . This experience like no other might interest those that previously weren't and serve as motivation to spread their wings and take off, "we are fulfilling life wishes." 8	Three In this accomplished performance, the student presents the perceptive analysis that the modified airplane is a good idea because Gupta used his childhood experiences to inspire others to dream The student uses a combination of direct quotations, paraphrase, and specific synopsis to support the idea. 8
9. In my opinion, Gupta's modified airplane is a very positive concept. "Poor villagers and students can visit for free."m So with no economic worries they might decide to take the opportunity and board a plain, which will later payoff with the knowledge and motivation they will gain experiencing flight procedures. This wonderful experience gives the passengers a chance to dream and to realize that with some effort, you can become whatever you want. "We want people to have a good time, to inspire them, so that kids see that if they study hard they might become a pilot" says Gupta.9	Three the student presents the idea that the airplane motivates economically disadvantaged Indians and gives them a chance to dream for a better future. Well Chosen text evidence enhances this response. 9
10. Yes, I do believe Gupta's modified airplane is a good idea. The plane allows people to experience something they could not otherwise, it helps to teach people, and it inspires people. Most people in Dwarka can not afford to travel by plane, and is considered a luxury. Gupta says "Flying is still beyond the reach of the common man." People are able to board a plane, and they also learn about safety precautions This part of the program is important to Gupta's wife Nimal, who states "we want to acquaint them with the cost of a plane, the safety aspects, how to treat the hostesses." So while people are enjoying themselves they are learning as well. The greatest part of this idea is to inspire people. They are giving people something to strive for, and Gupta says "we want people to have a good time, to inspire them, so that kids see that if they study hard they might become a pilot." It is a great idea. 10	Three In this exemplary response the student develops a coherent analysis by making discerning connections. The specific and well-chosen text evidence supports the analysis. 10

 

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