1. 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.

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

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

4. GROUPING EXAMPLES
RANDOM:
INTENTIONAL:

5. TIME TO FIND YOUR GROUP

6. 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

7. 5000 S. Lindbergh Blvd 63126

8. 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.

9. 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

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