Collaborative Learning
Students learn more in math classes where they learn collaboratively with peers.
Survey Items for Grades 6-12
“I learn from other studentsʼ math ideas.”
“I get to share how I worked on a math problem with my classmates.”
Practices
9 practices
Chalk Talk
Students communicate with each other silently through writing, drawing, diagramming, or other written strategies.
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Collaborative Whiteboards
Students co-construct solutions in real-time with a partner or small group, engaging in discussion, teamwork, and rich math reasoning.
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Game-Based Math Learning
Integrate short, structured games and puzzles into lessons to build math reasoning skills, fluency, and math enjoyment.
Invite Students to Use Feedback Protocols
Teach students to give and receive meaningful feedback.
K-W-L Charts
Gauge students' background knowledge and interest in a topic or concept.
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Math Conversations
Students take on defined roles in pairs or groups to explain their reasoning, give feedback, and engage in meaningful dialogue.
1:26
Math Gallery Walk
Students work in groups to solve a rich problem and create a visual display of their thinking, then rotate around the room to learn from other groups.
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Math Stations
Students explore multiple methods for solving the same math problem or review multiple topics at various stations around the classroom.
Normalize Errors
Lessen the sting of a wrong answer or a low grade to shift students' focus and attention to learning, rather than on continuously proving their capability.
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