How to teach Group Work in Mathematics? by Esmeralda Tinoco https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg The goal is to create a positive environment where students feel free to explore, collaborate, and share strategies for solving a problem. en-us 2020-02-09 02:57:03 UTC 2025-11-01 08:47:18 UTC hello@padlet.com NRICH website provides 32 resources to teach group work in mathematics. Those resources are age-appropriate to team-building. etinoco2 https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/442626637 2020-02-09 03:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/442626637 Group Work Expectations etinoco2 https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/442630065 I found this poster online and I like how the group expectations were set up. #promotesengagement
#nuturepositivelearningenvironments  ]]> 2020-02-09 03:38:02 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/442630065 First Attempt etinoco2 https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443487408 The first time playing the game was stressful and confusing.

]]> 2020-02-11 04:50:29 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443487408 Second Attempt etinoco2 https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443487506 After the first time playing, we figure out a pattern.  Four quadrants, each quadrant of different color. 
Also, we found out that 
QI - even numbers
Q2- odd numbers
Q3-even numbers
Q4-odd numbers]]> 2020-02-11 04:51:05 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443487506 Setting Norms mweibert https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443487827 Thinking about the way we played this game, it was effective because we were not competing against each other. That is to say, it was important that the goal of our game was to do the best we could, analyze the process, and then try and do better. Perhaps the best practice for setting group work expectations would be to clarify the goal of all group work in class and then relate all norms back to that goal.]]> 2020-02-11 04:52:40 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443487827 How to be a good partner mvossler https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443489036 Understanding the expectations of what your partners are expected to accomplish is important.  This is a helpful visual to show partner expectations.]]> 2020-02-11 05:00:15 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443489036 Group Expectations mvossler https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443489217 Again, here are expectations for all group members.  Being a respectful team mate is important. Taking turns and respecting others.]]> 2020-02-11 05:01:40 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443489217 The value of a group mvossler https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443489959 Understanding the game helps to focus the players to what their job is to be successful.  Listening to teammates and valuing their opinions helps all. Members of a group are there to support each other, they all succeed, not one over another.  ]]> 2020-02-11 05:07:13 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443489959 Learning to Work in Groups smaldonado15 https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443490136 Team building is essential from the beginning of the school year so students get used to working in groups for different assignments. Not only does it build classroom communities, but it teaches students to be respectful of everyone’s ideas. ]]> 2020-02-11 05:08:29 UTC https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/443490136 Value of a Group cataleenathao https://padlet.com/etinoco2/rx0c5vhv69yg/wish/444168541
When working in a group, it is important to remember to understand each other and the focus of the game. It takes collaboration and trust to work together. Not only is it effective in the game but most importantly when working as a future teacher. It takes teamwork and communication to make it successful. 

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