tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413213147692532190.post3222290385386185411..comments2024-03-15T03:38:22.132-06:00Comments on Real teaching means real learning: Learning on a test day? You bet!Davehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13790571271386459698noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413213147692532190.post-43510100122581095942011-04-20T05:47:05.041-06:002011-04-20T05:47:05.041-06:00I've always noticed that when I want my studen...I've always noticed that when I want my students to collaborate, I deny them that opportunity, for just a little while. I'll say, "Read this problem, try it on your own, no talking, no groupwork until 5 minutes is up." Once the time's up, they appreciate each other's input so much more than if I had allowed sharing at the outset.Audrey McLarenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16768854682051024178noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-413213147692532190.post-89233212862947789722011-04-14T08:24:41.217-06:002011-04-14T08:24:41.217-06:00I've used partner quizzes/tests with my alg 1 ...I've used partner quizzes/tests with my alg 1 classes, but I put one more limit on the situation... they can only ask me ONE question. <br /><br />I notice the same things-- students asking each other questions, communicating nuances within the task, clarifying & correcting each others mistakes & assumptions. <br /><br />It is cool to see an evaluation in these circumstances become a learning experience. ...and another cool thing is that the room gets a LOT quieter (not that this is the goal--it just happens) because there is less social & more "professional" interaction. Thanks for sharing your thoughts!M. Harrisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14659205128737560680noreply@blogger.com