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Increasing Engagement in the Math Classroom

• Dr. JP

Anderson, Academic Math

• Kristen

Foxley, College Prep Math

• Matt

Lewis, Academic Math

“Coming together is a

• beginning. Keeping

together is

• progress. Working

together is success.”

Henry Ford

Collaborative learning is:

the instructional use

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small groups so that students work together to maximize their

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and each

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learning.

Johnson, Johnson, & Holubec, 1993

Four principles

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collaborative learning:

› The student is the primary focus

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instruction. › “Doing” and “interacting” are

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primary importance. › Groupwork is an important mode

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learning. › Structured approaches to developing solutions to real- world problems should be incorporated into learning.

Cornell University

Benefits

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Collaborative Learning:

› Development

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higher-level thinking,

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communication, self-management, and leadership skills. › Promotion

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student-faculty interaction. › Increase in student retention, self-esteem, and responsibility. › Exposure to and an increase in understanding

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diverse perspectives. › Preparation for real life social and employment situations.

Cornell University

Discussion:

› What are your “top three” concerns about collaborative learning?

Grouping Ideas:

› Clock Partners- our favorite! › Deck

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cards › Candy- Starbursts

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Jolly Ranchers › Pieces

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clothing › Puzzle pieces › Numbered heads- not so exciting 

Informal Cooperative Learning Activities:

› Coach and player – Can you be used for any new skill › Relays – Great for review sessions › Do the next step – Can be used in any multi step problem › Jigsaw – Ideal for topics with distinct types

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problems

Discussion:

› What are some ways you could use collaborative learning in your

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instruction? › When is collaborative learning not effective? › Collaborative learning success stories?