Context
Students can pick whether they want to work with a partner or independently. They can choose who they work with everyday and are encouraged to make this choice based on who they work well with or who is working on a similar learning objective. In addition to creating a more pleasant working environment, this also provides students a source of support if the teacher is busy.
Student Does
- Chooses whether they want to work independently or with a partner.
- Chooses their partner (if they want to work with one).
Teacher Does
- Allows student to choose how they work best.
- Intervenes when student choices are unproductive.
- Circulates around the room, providing targeted instruction as needed.
Technology Does
- Allows students to see what other students are working on, helping them select better partners.
ReNEW’s Dolores T. Aaron Academy (“ReNEW DTA”) is a charter school serving students in pre-K through 8th grade in New Orleans, LA that has developed a mastery-based, 8th grade math program.
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