NUMBERED HEAD TOGETHER

Steps Preparation Formation of groups Discussion of problems Call the number of members or giving answers Gives conclusions

preparing a lesson plan Preparation…, preparing a lesson plan If you fail to plan You plan a failure

Formation of groups…, The teacher divides the students into heterogeneous groups consisting of 3-5 students Teachers gave a number to each student in the group and name the group The group was formed by a mixture of in terms of social background, race, ethnicity, gender and learning ability If one group is smaller than the others have no. 3 answer for no. 4 as well. The teacher can give numbers or students can give numbers themselves

Management Tips…, Before posing a question, make sure each person is assigned a number Having students sit in a specific seat according to number insures honesty in responding Model how to make sure each person knows the answer

Heads Together…, Activity sheets distributed to students as a material to be studied Students then think individually Discussion of problems Each member of the group they should know the answer to the question Ensure enough ‘wait time is given for the group to do the task

Call the number of members…, The teacher then calls a number and students from each group with the same number raised their hands prepare for and respond to the entire class

Variations…, Instead of sharing out with the class, they share with their answers with students who have the same number. Reinforce mental math by calling numbers as the result of mental math problems. (e.g. Call on students whose number is the square of two.)

Gives conclusions…, Teachers with students concluded the final answer of all questions related to the material presented

The Illustration…,

References http://teaching-my-students.blogspot.com/2011/08/numbered-heads-together-nht-model-in.html retrieved on 29th November 2012 Kagan Publishing http://www.eazhull.org.uk/nlc/numbered_heads.htm