Not intended as test, but as reading activity Review activity: let students make their own worksheet and test each other
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Example:
Read the following text Put away the text and try to write down the main ideas Read the text again Complete your text where necessary.
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Example
Read the text Try to fill in the 3-2-1 sheet Compare with your neighbour
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Example:
Divide lesson in different parts for study by expert groups Coach expert groups Mix expert groups into home groups Organize class discussion & review understanding
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Expert groups
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students
Read the text Develop a summary Make a list of key terms Make or interpret diagrams Formulate review questions
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Listen to student explanations Make mental notes Give tips to home groups
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Explain to each other what they have learned in their own words. Use the material prepared in expert group.
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Coach expert groups Answer questions Pose additional questions
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On topic selection:
Can topics be studied independently?
Are topics of approx. equal study length? Is there new science vocabulary that you need to explain? Do I need to give additional information or extra questions?
On class management:
How many expert and home groups do I make? How can I quickly make groups? How much time do I give to expert groups and home groups? How will I review understanding of the topic afterwards?
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Evaluate
Evaluate their understanding of key ideas in the text Explain key terms in their own words Card sets are swapped among groups and used to practice knowledge Cards are kept for future use.
Example:
choose a topic from the list Work together to develop 10 flash cards Swap the flash cards, use them to review your knowledge Would you change some of them?
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Evaluation activity
Which techniques will you try-out in class? Which not? Find an example of a lesson topic for each one. Argue if these tools contribute to better learning in class.