RSQC2

Recall, summarise, question, connect, comment (RSQC2) is a five-step activity that guides students quickly through a simple recall, summary, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis exercise and makes a great summary activity.

  • Recall: Students make a list of what they recall as most important from the lesson.
  • Summarise: Students summarise the essence of the lesson.
  • Question: Students ask one or two questions that remain unanswered.
  • Connect: Students briefly explain the essential points and how they relate to the goals of the class.
  • Comment: Students evaluate and share feedback about the lesson.

This activity is most effective after a complex or integrated topic as it provides students with a structured and focused opportunity to synthesise their learning.

RSQC2 is

effective for:

best to pair with:

  • Categorising and ordering knowledge
  • Critical thinking
  • Decision-making
  • Identifying misconceptions
  • Reflective thinking or practice
  • Brainstorming
  • Clarification pause
  • In-class polling
  • Minute paper
  • Reflective activities

Example

At the end of a topic, the educator asks students to recall, summarise, question, connect and comment on what they have learnt. The educator may then provide a few moments for students to post their questions to the discussion forum, or ask their peers. The educator could further call on students to share examples of connections they have made to previous topics, or to the next topic.

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