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NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER. Steps. Preparation Formation of groups Discussion of problems Call the number of members or giving answers Gives conclusions. Preparation …,. preparing a lesson plan. If you fail to plan You plan a failure. Formation of groups…,.
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Steps • Preparation • Formation of groups • Discussion of problems • Call the number of members or giving answers • Gives conclusions
Preparation…, preparing a lesson plan If you fail to plan You plan a failure
Formation of groups…, • The teacher divides the students into heterogeneous groups consisting of 3-5 students • Teachers gave a number to each student in the group and name the group • The group was formed by a mixture of in terms of social background, race, ethnicity, gender and learning ability • If one group is smaller than the others have no. 3 answer for no. 4 as well. The teacher can give numbers or students can give numbers themselves
Management Tips…, • Before posing a question, make sure each person is assigned a number • Having students sit in a specific seat according to number insures honesty in responding • Model how to make sure each person knows the answer
Heads Together…, • Activity sheets distributed to students as a material to be studied • Students then think individually • Discussion of problems • Each member of the group they should know the answer to the question • Ensure enough ‘wait time is given for the group to do the task
Call the number of members…, • The teacher then calls a number and students from each group with the same number raised their hands • prepare for and respond to the entire class
Variations…, • Instead of sharing out with the class, they share with their answers with students who have the same number. • Reinforce mental math by calling numbers as the result of mental math problems. (e.g. Call on students whose number is the square of two.)
Gives conclusions…, • Teachers with students concluded the final answer of all questions related to the material presented
References • http://teaching-my-students.blogspot.com/2011/08/numbered-heads-together-nht-model-in.html retrieved on 29th November 2012 • Kagan Publishing • http://www.eazhull.org.uk/nlc/numbered_heads.htm