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…students to provide the other group with feedback on their work. Which questions were the strongest? Which were unclear? Did any questions have multiple correct answers? This provides another layer…
…students to provide the other group with feedback on their work. Which questions were the strongest? Which were unclear? Did any questions have multiple correct answers? This provides another layer…
…elements that make cooperative learning lessons successful. It has a clear structure, students participate equally, and all team members are held individually accountable for their own work. If you are…
…it independently) and we had a goal. If he met the goal he got a reward. I have another student who does a certain amount of work or time and…
…problems. Before the game, place a different task card on each student’s desk, and give each student a blank numbered worksheet. To start the game, ask everyone to solve the…
…daily Repetition – Builds neural pathways that become habits Reflection – Noticing sensations strengthens neural pathways Research – Support kids in becoming prescriptive with which tools work best for them…
…teams. Here are some tips that worked well for me. You can find a more comprehensive explanation and answers to many more questions about team formation on my Team Formation…
…I was wearing, but the way my cooperating teacher captivated her students. She handed them their first homework assignment— writing a letter in response to a letter she had written…
…better than any TV show or movie I’ve ever seen”. That’s what you’re there to do. The paperwork, the red tape, the lack of supplies, the appreciation that rarely comes…
…small things mean the most, but these actions may seem so ordinary that your students might not realize that they are “doing something nice” for someone. Work with your students…
…you teach content? I personally love to use vocabulary cartoons because they engage and motivate students. At the beginning of a unit, give student pairs a vocabulary word. They work…
…track their progress. Grading Tips – It’s not necessary to grade this activity, but there’s nothing wrong with considering this to be a writing lesson and grading their work accordingly….
…with homework, but I did expect them to complete whatever was assigned. Most of my homework was finishing classwork, returning a signed paper, or reading for 20 to 30 minutes….
