Flexible Grouping Grades 9-12 Biology Mr. Grey

What is flexible grouping? Flexible grouping is a strategy I will use to help all of you learn. It will be used to meet specific goals, complete activities, and address your individual needs. Image source: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.clipartpanda.com/population-clipart-group-md.png&imgrefurl=http://www.clipartpanda.com/categories/group-of-students-clipart&h=288&w=299&tbnid=Dnqxwmj8IOb2oM:&zoom=1&docid=cHE2hiQtZIsHUM&ei=ud4vVdXZOOmJsQTr3IH4Dw&tbm=isch&ved=0CB4QMygBMAE What is flexible grouping?

What types of grouping? Teacher Led Student Led Whole -class instruction Small-group instruction Students Working Alone in Teacher- Directed Activities Collaborative Groups Circle Sharing Four Corners Performance Based Groups Group Study Interview for options Student Dyads or Pairs Partner turns Think Pair Share Image source:http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://content.mycutegraphics.com/graphics/science/science-teacher-blank-chalkboard.png&imgrefurl=http://www.mycutegraphics.com/graphics/science/science-teacher-pointing-to-chalkboard.html&h=533&w=600&tbnid=vJTIkNtm4t1MvM:&zoom=1&docid=dxcf7JmODNP8pM&ei=E98vVdmMBKbmsATVkIGwDw&tbm=isch&ved=0CCgQMygMMAw What types of grouping?

Depending on the activity you will be grouped by: Ability level Randomly Your Choice How you score on tests Interests How will you be grouped?

Procedures/ Expectations Listen to the directions Pay attention to the location of your group. Quickly get into your groups. Follow the directions of the assignment and stay focused on the task. (Off task behavior will result in regrouping and point deductions.) Raise your hand when you are done. Image Source:http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://images.clipartpanda.com/approach-clipart-clipart-pencil-checklist.jpg&imgrefurl=http://pixgood.com/step-by-step-clipart.html&h=268&w=276&tbnid=clS7QbxbsP7EsM:&zoom=1&docid=mrE-7EbzMMfTaM&ei=o-AvVf3HF7bbsASMmoHoBg&tbm=isch&ved=0CCEQMygDMAM Procedures/ Expectations

Grouping Locations Student Led Teacher Led Whole class Small group Performance based groups Lab tables Collaborative Groups Circle sharing Circled desks Four Corners Four corners of the room. You will rotate to all corners Student Dyads and pairs desks paired together Whole class lab tables or desks Small group lab tables, grouped desks Alone at your desk Image Source: http://www.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://hackthegrid.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/locator-version-4-md.png&imgrefurl=http://hackthegrid.com/page/2/&h=299&w=249&tbnid=aZNfIXmfre_jwM:&zoom=1&docid=Lzapyg1Qkm0YwM&ei=5eAvVc3gAurlsASrroD4CQ&tbm=isch&ved=0CCoQMygMMAw Grouping Locations

Student Role Do your share of work. If you are designated as a lead scientist only you are allowed to communicate with the teacher. Respectfully challenge your group members viewpoint if you do not agree. Help your classmate if they do not understand. Ask questions if you do not understand. Put effort into the process (learning requires focused effort). Student Role

Expectations for the group Stay calm and read the lab instructions. Follow the lab instructions unless I instruct you otherwise. Contribute equally to the group. Work together. Be positive. Stay in your group and do not leave it. If you need something, raise your hand and I will help you. Clean up before being dismissed from your group. Expectations for the group

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