IMPROVING ENGAGEMENT AND OUTCOMES IN STUDENT PROJECTS PLEASE PICK UP A LAMINATED CARD AS YOU ENTER THE ROOM. DON’T GET COMFORTABLE, YOU WILL BE MOVING.

TODAY’S TAKEAWAYS At least one grouping strategy A group project idea Meaningful peer feedback strategy

GROUPING – Random or Intentional? Interesting/Fun Slower Faster Timely Upfront Prep Less Work More Equality of Ability Unequal Ability Distribution Less Complaints More Complaints

GROUPING EXAMPLES RANDOM: INTENTIONAL:

TIME TO FIND YOUR GROUP

INTERSECTION REDESIGN PROJECT Group A: Describe, in detail, the current traffic controls and patterns for each direction of the intersection. Then create a visual aid to illustrate the current design. Group B: Identify an issue with the current intersection design and create and explain a proposed solution. Then create a visual representation of your new design. You have 5 minutes

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PEER CRITIQUE “I noticed…” Statement = something they did Spelling, grammar, inaccuracies, etc. “I wonder…” Statement = something they could do Big idea, change format or sequence, etc.

HOW I TEACH IT Introduction videos (DDI, Magic Roundabout, Pinavia Roundabout) Partial Example – not the same intersection Scoring Guide Chunk the Steps – analyze then create Peer Critique – early in process or twice (optional- group directions) Revise Optional - Present

MY CONTACT robertdroege@lindberghschools.ws 314.729.2410