Group+Guidelines

= __Guidelines for Working in Pairs or Small Groups__ = ·  At the first pairing or grouping, introduce yourself, learn everyone’s name, and find out one interesting bit of information about the person. ·  As you begin, be able to answer, “What are we supposed to find out?” or “What is the question?” or “What is the purpose of our assignment while we are paired?” ·  Discuss briefly the question that has been posed, to ensure your understanding and your partners’ understanding. ·  Share an idea, then ask your partner, “What is your idea?” and “Does my idea seem appropriate?” ·  If calculations are involved, work them separately, and then compare answers. If they are different, review the process and find the error. ·  Write cooperatively the intermediate steps you used to arrive at the solution. When you have obtained an answer, discuss whether it seems to be appropriate, and if it makes sense. ·  You and your partner(s) must be prepared to shares with the entire class how you arrived at you solution. Be able to answer the question, “How would you think about that?” Be able, in other words, to verbalize your strategies- that means talking about the strategies in your own words.