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Using Co-operative Learning To Deliver CfE in
MathsHMIE Good Practice Conference
Carnegie Conference Centre, DunfermlineWednesday 2nd Sept 2009
Presenters = Monica Kirson (Numeracy Development Officer)
Ian Cassells (QIO Secondary Maths, NL)
Co-operative Learning
Agenda
Activities Used & Maths Content
Percy’s Shop/Rotating Roles - Watch Video Clip (Buying & Selling)
Circular Pairs - Change from £1,£5,£10,£20
Rotating Roles using IT - Watch Video Clip (Source & Budget)
Group Formation/Talking Chips - Profit & Loss Calculations
Loop Game - Watch Video Clip (Banking
Calculations)
Simultaneous Rotate & Check - Income/Outgoing
Calculations
Internet Based Resources - CL Lessons to deliver CfE
Co-operative Learning
Lesson 1VIDEO CLIP: “Percy’s Shop”
Academic Task: I can pay for goods using coins& work out the changeLinks to: (MNU 0-09a/MNU 1-
09a)
Social Skills: To Take Turns &To Use Listening Ears
Co-operative Learning
VIDEO:
Rotating Roles @ Percy’s Shop
@ Berryhill Primary School, Wishaw
Co-operative Learning
Lesson 2VIDEO CLIP: “Circular Pairs”
Academic Task: I Can Calculate the Change Due From
Different Amounts of Moneyusing “Circular Pairs” Links to: (MNU 1-09a)
Social tasks: “To Meet & Greet” andTo Use Encouraging Phrases
Co-operative Learning
Lesson 2: “Circular Pairs”(Calculate the Change Due from Different Amounts of Money)
Each participant ensures that they are an expert on their card before beginning.
Starting with the inside circle, introduce yourselves and then take turns at answering each other’s question.
When not answering a question your “Role” is to support, encourage & praise.
Before moving on, please thank your partner. . . (begin again).
Co-operative Learning
Lesson 3VIDEO CLIP:“Rotating Roles / Team Discussion”
Academic Task: I Can Buy Presents Within A Budget
using “Rotating Roles” &“Team Discussion” Links to: (MNU 2-09a/MNU 3-09a)
Social tasks: To Use Encouraging Phrases &“To Reach Group Consensus”
Co-operative Learning
VIDEO:
IT Search & Budget
@ Newmains Primary School, Wishaw
Co-operative Learning
Lesson 4VIDEO CLIP: “Talking Chips”
Academic Task: I Can Give the Definitions ofProfit & Loss using “Talking
Chips” Links to: (MNU 2-09c)
Social tasks: To Take Turns &To Check for Understanding
Co-operative Learning
Lesson 4 - “Talking Chips” (Class-Building Activity)Giving the Definitions of Profit & Loss
Please take your coloured card and form a group of two, three or four and take turns to discuss your “Talking Chip”
When everyone in your group is an expert on their “Talking Chip” everyone raises their card
Co-operative Learning
Meet up with a particular colour when instructed
Everyone takes turns to explain their “Talking Chip”
Colour Sequences :Yellow & Green and Red & BlueYellow & Red and Blue & GreenYellow & Blue and Red & Green
With your partner find another pair to form a rainbow group. This is your “Hometeam”
Lesson 4 - “Talking Chips” (Class-Building Activity)Giving the Definitions of Profit & Loss
Co-operative Learning
Round Robin Share (Team-Building Activity)
Social Skill : To Listen Attentively to Your Team
Starting with the team member who has travelled the farthest to attend this conference and then proceeding clockwise, share:
• Your Name
• Your School and Role
• Your Favourite Memory from your Summer Holiday
Co-operative Learning
Academic Task: I Can Give the Definitions of Profit & Loss
• Resources: “Team Rule” table-tent for each group
Each team must agree on their Definitions for Profit & Loss.
–Person 1 = Resource Manager–Person 2 = Writer–Person 3 = Timer–Person 4 = Encourager
Time for task = 4 minutes.
Lesson 4 - Processing Academic Task
Co-operative Learning
Social Skills: To Take Turns & To Check for Understanding
Think to yourself :
~ did you Take Turns as instructed?
~ did you help everyone to Understand your “Talking Chip”?
Use “Roman Rating” or “Thinking Thumbs” to assess your use of today’s social skills
Lesson 4 - Processing Social Skills
Co-operative Learning
Academic Task: I can model CalculatingBank Balances using a “Loop
Game” Links to: (MNU 4-09a)
Social tasks: To Use Encouraging Phrases
Lesson 5VIDEO CLIP: “Loop Game”
Co-operative Learning
VIDEO:
LOOP GAME
@ Braidhurst High School, Motherwell
Co-operative Learning
Academic Task: I can calculate Total Income,Total Outgoings & Money Left
Overand agree on a Plan for Each
Family’sImmediate Future Using“Simultaneous Rotate & Check” Links to: (MNU 3-09b)
Social Skills: To Take Turns &To Use Encouraging Phrases
Lesson 6 VIDEO CLIP:“Simultaneous Rotate & Check”
Co-operative Learning
All team members do all calculations and write out all working for each scenario card following the Sequence of the Activity:
1. Calculate Total Income, Rotate paper, Check2. Calculate Total Outgoings, Rotate paper, Check3. Calculate Money Left Over, Rotate paper, Check4. Decision Maker, Rotate paper, Check
Team members take turns reading out a card
Teams progress through the calculations and decision making for that card
Teams repeat this process until all four scenario cards have been answered
Lesson 6 “Simultaneous Rotate & Check”Calculating Income, Outgoings & Checking Affordability
Co-operative Learning
Positive Interdependence = you cannot complete task alone
Individual Accountability = you cannot opt out of task
Face to Face Interaction = discuss/work close together
Social Skills = your behaviour expectations
Group Processing = assessing your contribution & understanding
5 Basic Elements- cooperative learning structure
Co-operative Learning
Researched Benefits of Cooperative Learning
• Increased academic attainment• Improved inter-group relations• Improved integration of special needs students• Greater intrinsic motivation• Improved self-esteem• Increased retention• Greater social support• More on-task behaviour• Better attitudes toward teachers• Better attitudes toward school• Improved collaborative skills
Co-operative Learning
Internet Based Resources
CL Lessons to Deliver CfE:
• http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/
• http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/curriculumforexcellence/index.asp
• http://www.ltscotland.org.uk/curriculumforexcellence/mathematics/index.asp
Co-operative Learning
Thank you for your time and attention today
Please thank your team members for supporting your learning today
Thank You
Co-operative Learning
Contact details:
Monica KirsonNumeracy Development Officer for LTS & [email protected]
Ian [email protected](QIO - Secondary Maths in North Lanarkshire)
Co-operative Learning
Agenda
Activities Used & Maths Content
Percy’s Shop/Rotating Roles - Watch Video Clip (Buying & Selling)
Circular Pairs - Change from £1,£5,£10,£20
Rotating Roles using IT - Watch Video Clip (Source & Budget)
Group Formation/Talking Chips - Profit & Loss Calculations
Loop Game - Watch Video Clip (Banking
Calculations)
Simultaneous Rotate & Check - Income/Outgoing
Calculations
Internet Based Resources - CL Lessons to deliver CfE