Iowa Department of Education

Graffiti Walls can be used for pre-assessment, to assess on-going learning on a single topic, or as an evolving glossary of related terms. The teacher places a large sheet of paper on a smooth surface and invites the students to write or draw what they know about the topic. Students “sign” their work or statements, allowing the teacher to see, at a glance, misconceptions, naïve conceptions, prior knowledge, and new learning targets.