Forming Teams
BEST District of the EVSC - January 31, 2017
Being Intentional - the Why?
Teams of Four
- Shoulder Partner
- Face Partner
- Diagonal Parter
Heterogeneous Groups
Forming Groups
- Desk 1 - High Student
- Desk 2 - High Medium Student
- Desk 3 - Low Student
- Desk 4 - Low Medium Student
This grouping minimizes the interaction between the highest and lowest students of the group. However, it does promote peer coaching from a High to a Low (Shoulder Partners), and collaboration closer to performance levels between a High to a High Medium and a Low Medium to a Low (Face Partners).
Common Questions
A1: Make one team of five.
Q2: I have two extra students?
A2: Make two teams of 3.
Q3: I have several students absent?
A3: Move students around to make teams of 4 or 5.
Q4: How often should I change up my groups?
A4: Change up your groups every six weeks.
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Daniel Watson, M.Ed.
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Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation
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