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Using Co-operative Learning To Deliver CfE in Maths

Using Co-operative Learning To Deliver CfE in Maths. HMIE Good Practice Conference Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline Wednesday 2nd Sept 2009 Presenters = Monica Kirson (Numeracy Development Officer) Ian Cassells (QIO Secondary Maths, NL). Co-operative Learning. Agenda.

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Using Co-operative Learning To Deliver CfE in Maths

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  1. Using Co-operative Learning To Deliver CfE in Maths HMIE Good Practice Conference Carnegie Conference Centre, Dunfermline Wednesday 2nd Sept 2009 Presenters = Monica Kirson (Numeracy Development Officer) Ian Cassells (QIO Secondary Maths, NL)

  2. 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

  3. Co-operative Learning Lesson 1 VIDEO CLIP: “Percy’s Shop” Academic Task: I can pay for goods using coins & work out the change Links to: (MNU 0-09a/MNU 1-09a) Social Skills: To Take Turns & To Use Listening Ears

  4. Co-operative Learning VIDEO: Rotating Roles @ Percy’s Shop @ Berryhill Primary School, Wishaw

  5. Co-operative Learning Lesson 2 VIDEO CLIP:“Circular Pairs” Academic Task: I Can Calculate the Change Due From Different Amounts of Money using “Circular Pairs” Links to: (MNU 1-09a) Social tasks: “To Meet & Greet” and To Use Encouraging Phrases

  6. 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).

  7. Co-operative Learning Lesson 3 VIDEO 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”

  8. Co-operative Learning VIDEO: IT Search & Budget @ Newmains Primary School, Wishaw

  9. Co-operative Learning Lesson 4 VIDEO CLIP:“Talking Chips” Academic Task: I Can Give the Definitions of Profit & Loss using “Talking Chips” Links to: (MNU 2-09c) Social tasks: To Take Turns & To Check for Understanding

  10. 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

  11. Co-operative Learning Lesson 4 - “Talking Chips” (Class-Building Activity) Giving the Definitions of Profit & Loss • Meet up with a particular colour when instructed • Everyone takes turns to explain their “Talking Chip” • Colour Sequences : • Yellow & Green and Red & Blue • Yellow & Red and Blue & Green • Yellow & Blue and Red & Green • With your partner find another pair to form a rainbow group. This is your “Hometeam”

  12. 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

  13. Co-operative Learning Lesson 4-Processing Academic Task • 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.

  14. Co-operative Learning Lesson 4 - Processing Social Skills • 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

  15. Co-operative Learning Lesson 5 VIDEO CLIP:“Loop Game” Academic Task: I can model Calculating Bank Balances using a “Loop Game” Links to: (MNU 4-09a) Social tasks: To Use Encouraging Phrases

  16. Co-operative Learning VIDEO: LOOP GAME @ Braidhurst High School, Motherwell

  17. Co-operative Learning Lesson 6 VIDEO CLIP: “Simultaneous Rotate & Check” Academic Task: I can calculate Total Income, Total Outgoings & Money Left Over and agree on a Plan for Each Family’s Immediate Future Using “Simultaneous Rotate & Check” Links to: (MNU 3-09b) Social Skills: To Take Turns & To Use Encouraging Phrases

  18. Co-operative Learning Lesson 6 “Simultaneous Rotate & Check” Calculating Income, Outgoings & Checking Affordability • All team members do all calculations and write out all working for each scenario card following the Sequence of the Activity: • Calculate Total Income, Rotate paper, Check • Calculate Total Outgoings, Rotate paper, Check • Calculate Money Left Over, Rotate paper, Check • 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

  19. Co-operative Learning 5 Basic Elements - cooperative learning structure 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

  20. Co-operative Learning C Researched Benefits of CooperativeLearning • 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

  21. 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

  22. Co-operative Learning Thank You Thank you for your time and attention today Please thank your team members for supporting your learning today

  23. Co-operative Learning Contact details: Monica Kirson Numeracy Development Officer for LTS & NL kirsonm@ourladys.n-lanark.sch.uk Ian Cassellscassellsi@northlan.gov.uk (QIO - Secondary Maths in North Lanarkshire)

  24. 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

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