Collaborative Learning
Working together to solve problems and complete projects deepens students’ learning and builds collaborative skills. Learn how to design activities to help develop these skills.
27 Super-Smart, Teacher-Tested Closing Activities
Quick (and fun) strategies to check for understanding, reinforce learning, and identify misconceptions in the last moments of class.2.9kGuiding Students to Share Math Knowledge With Groupworthy Tasks
When a math task requires the input of multiple students, debates that support the flow of knowledge between them can happen.60-Second Strategy: Whiteboard Relay
The team competition is fierce in this informal assessment activity, in which students have to work together to win.6.9kActivating Learning by Milling to Music
When students pretend they’re at a fancy party making small talk, a simple brainstorm for writing ideas becomes more lively, more cooperative—and more effective.15.3kUsing Collaborative Slide Decks to Promote Engagement
With a little bit of prep, teachers can set up a digital version of the popular gallery walk to foster collaboration in the classroom.512
22 Powerful Closure Activities
Quick activities that can be used to check for understanding or emphasize key information at the end of a lesson.58.7kHow to Motivate Students to Work in Collaborative Teams
Group work can be challenging for students, but teachers can facilitate relationship building that leads to positive learning outcomes.3.4kMaking In-Class Reading More Engaging in Middle and High School
Deep thinking and active collaboration aren’t mutually exclusive. These strategies extend silent reading by centering student engagement.2.5kA Collaborative Approach to Mistake Analysis
This method calls for students working in groups to create problems, point out common errors, find solutions, and then explain the process.4.6kMaking a Math Lesson More Hands-On
When teachers provide opportunities for students to construct figures and play with dimensions while exploring geometry, math becomes more accessible to everyone.3.9kBuilding Problem-Solving Skills Through ‘Speed Dating’
When students solve each other’s problems, they gain confidence in their own skills and witness the power of collaboration in real time.2k23 Ways to Build and Sustain Classroom Relationships
These teacher-approved activities will help create the sort of classroom bonds that pave the way to academic success.2.7kAn Effective Strategy for Successful Group Work
Articulating what good teamwork looks like takes planning, reflection, and respect for student choice.64760-Second Strategy: Pass the Marker
Getting students up on their feet and solving problems together helps build engagement—and stronger math thinkers.83660-Second Strategy: Respond, Reflect, and Review
This simple activity helps students practice giving and receiving peer feedback—and gets them out of their desks.15.6k
