1. Activity Overview for Grades 6-8 Math This activity is focused towards 6th-8th-grade level for math. This project consists groups of students (4-6 students) will conduct surveys of a topic of their choice (with teacher’s approval). The students will survey other students in or out of the classroom and collect data in accordance of their topic. Once the data have been collected, the students must create a graph (line graph, pie charts, bar graphs, etc) showing the results. The students will then present to the class with their display board showcasing their survey, data, and graphs.
2. The 5 essential components of cooperative learning
Positive Interdependence
Before the start of the project, the students will write down individually their strengths and weaknesses regarding of their group talent (tech savvy, proficient writing, editing, etc). The teacher will form groups based on students’ strengths and weaknesses. The students will be placed in groups of 4-6 and will be assigned different roles by the teacher. The students will be provided with a rubric …show more content…
teachers and students) overall. Throughout my academic career, I’ve been thrown to group projects and I’ve never understood the result of working in a group setting. I’ve realized that cooperative learning has shaped me to become a well-rounded student overall. Group projects have help edify students and enhance certain skills that is important for students in an academic and life setting. For teachers it is complex to apply their lesson plan in a group setting. That is where I applaud to teachers that effectively incorporate cooperative learning in their classrooms. Teachers often think outside of the curriculum box in order to incorporate cooperative learning and to also accommodate their students. Overall it is a much difficult task for teachers but effective for students in the
2. The 5 essential components of cooperative learning
Positive Interdependence
Before the start of the project, the students will write down individually their strengths and weaknesses regarding of their group talent (tech savvy, proficient writing, editing, etc). The teacher will form groups based on students’ strengths and weaknesses. The students will be placed in groups of 4-6 and will be assigned different roles by the teacher. The students will be provided with a rubric …show more content…
teachers and students) overall. Throughout my academic career, I’ve been thrown to group projects and I’ve never understood the result of working in a group setting. I’ve realized that cooperative learning has shaped me to become a well-rounded student overall. Group projects have help edify students and enhance certain skills that is important for students in an academic and life setting. For teachers it is complex to apply their lesson plan in a group setting. That is where I applaud to teachers that effectively incorporate cooperative learning in their classrooms. Teachers often think outside of the curriculum box in order to incorporate cooperative learning and to also accommodate their students. Overall it is a much difficult task for teachers but effective for students in the