We can ask them to construct new questions about the objectives they have learned. We encourage them to create comprehensive questions. I believe creating a question requires them to understand the topics conceptually. It promotes deeper thinking and help students to grasp the topic. 

 

We can provide them more time to make brain storming during class time. They can have a chance to hear from others. Many creative ideas and new questions come out. While they are arguing their communication skill improve. This year we did a brain storm activity about ‘’Why does the metric system matters?’’ with 9^th graders.

 

I assign a project about the collecting data and present the data with meaningful statistics graphs such as bar graphs, histograms and pie chart. The question they collect the data is ‘’How many hours do you study at home?’’ .

First they make a survey and collect information from all of her/his class mates. Then they explore the basic statistics graphs and how they can use technology to represent. 

 

I want to give an example from my school. Each year, as a mathematics department, we support students prepare a Math Show which includes drama, history, humor, magic with numbers, interactive games with games. We form a team which includes volunteer students (about 20 students). The team is also divided into sub-groups. One group write a play about math history and stage it. One team create joyful video about mathematics. Another team prepare a presentation about math and magic. All the students and teachers in the school are presented. I believe this activity is a good way to improve collorabation skill of the participants. 

 

Writing a journal would be nice if they question themselves about: what they learned new today, what they not understand yet, how they can use the new knowledge and so on. These notes can help them to realize what they need. They may create a study plan according to their necessities.

1 Flipped Classroom: We could provide our learners with pre-class examples and video resources which they must review before coming to class.

2 Self Assessment: We could embed regular self-assessment activities to encourage self reflection and self correction.

3 Study Plan: We could ask our young people to create a plan for reviewing past topics and for preparing for upcoming assessments.

4 Independent Research: We could set extended learning goals that require self directed independent research.

5 Goal Setting: Our students could be required to set and track weekly and monthly academic goals.

Each of these five strategies provided students the chance take ownership of their learning whilst we as teachers provide a structured and supportive environment.