Learning Grids are activities for students working in pairs. Learning in pairs provides opportunities for collaborative learning, enabling students to discuss their learning and to peer-teach each other. When groups are larger there’s always a greater risk of some students dominating while others sit back. There are opportunities, when using Learning Grids, for one pair of students to work with another during or at the end of the activity to compare and contrast their learning.
In terms of equipment, the students will need a die each. You could use foam die- which are delightfully silent! Students take it in turns to roll the die to determine which cell in the grid they will use.
The example above was used to compare each cell in order to create links between the novel. After each pair had selected two cells, they had to retrieve a quotation from the novel which supported their link.
The benefits:
Engages
students- particularly boys
Element
of chance- they feel as if they are ‘choosing’ their activity.
Collaborative
learning.
Opportunity
to discuss learning.
Implementing
numeracy into practice.
Fun
way- tailored
directly to exam technique
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