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
4. Cut them out and place them around your class / school.
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!
4. A detailed case study in how to set up a successful QR Scavenger Hunt using this tool can be found here.
Question | Answer |
1. Are non U.S. resident students allowed in our schools? | Schools are to follow the Immigration and Naturalization Service requirements regarding F-1 students. In order to accept non-immigrant students, schools must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility for Non-immigrant Students through SEVP (Students Exchange and Visitors Program). | 2. How often must a school have an asbestos inspection completed? | Every 3 years | 3. What are the requirements for an Assistant Principal? | A commitment to ongoing spiritual formation, a masters' degree, and 18 credit hours in educational administration OR a valid state certificate for a principal. | 4. Who must be notified if a student is not projected to fulfill the 90% attendance requirement? | The Superintendent | 5. Who is responsible for the Before and After School Program, even if it is run by a third party provider? | The Principal | 6. If a third party provider runs the Before and After School Program, do they have to follow all of the guidelines set out by TCCB ED? | Yes, as well as all of the requirements for contracts, insurance, and Safe Environment compliance. | 7. How can discretionary minutes be used in the school day? | Discretionary minutes may be used to expand or enrich academic programs, such as Art, Music, Science experiments, STEM projects, or other content driven instructional activities. | 8. Are schools required to have a policy about bullying/cyberbullying? | Yes | 9. Are all employees required to have child abuse training annually? | Yes | 10. What is the new maximum class size for elementary grades? | 26 students | 11. How many counselors does a school need to have if there are over 600 students in the school? | Two, one counselor for every 300 students | 12. Are schools required to have counseling services and health services available to students? | Yes | 13. Who must approve a school's written policy for admitting students that transfer from a non-accredited school or have been home schooled? | The Superintendent | 14. What are paraprofessionals NOT allowed to do in the classroom? | Accept full responsibility for a class, assign grades, or conduct parent/teacher conferences | 15. Can a Catholic school in Texas allow for a social promotion or allow a student to skip a grade level(s)? | No | 16. Does the CSO have to be informed if a student is not going to be promoted to the next grade level? | Yes, the Principal must consult with the Superintendent and be in consultation with the parents before that decision is made. | 17. What is the maximum number of early dismissal days allowed in a school year? | 10 | 18. Can a degreed person be issued a Specialized Instructor Certificate? | No | 19. How long is a Specialized Instructor Certificate good for? | Two years; if someone changes schools, they must reapply for a Specialized Instructor Certificate | 20. Can a core content area teacher have a Specialized Instructor Certificate? | No | 21. What grade levels are required to take a standardized test? | Grades 1-12 | 22. What grade levels administrer the ACRE? | Grades 5,8,and 12 | 23. Is there a difference between short term and long term substitute requirements? | Yes | 24. How long is a variance good for? | Two years | 25. Where can I find the most up to date TCCB ED Guide to Quality and Effectiveness as well as the TCCB ED Health Manual? | the TCCB ED portal that requires a specific login |
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