JigsawBecki Taylor

CI 317

How Jigsaw Works Break the class into expert groups Expert groups do one portion of

assignment Home group = one person from each

expert group Each expert in the home group

teaches his or her concept to the rest of the group

In Geometry… When teaching about transformations

• Split the class into three expert groups: Translations Rotations Reflections

• Have the expert groups explore their transformation, giving a definition and example

• Form groups of three for the home group Have them collaborate to learn about all three

types of transformations

Why use it? Initially developed as a way to break

down racial and cultural barriers Discovered to be a way to enhance

student comprehension Hands on learning Provides a small scale opportunity to

work on oral presentation skills

Possible Downsides? Students in the home group may

simply copy each other to fill in their assignment without teaching each other or fully comprehending the concept • Have a quiz over the material to affirm that

this is a learning activity to take seriously Students learn and teach each other

incorrectly• The teacher walks around the room and

provides guidance wherever necessary