Big 6 / Super 3 Research

Model

With resources for implementing in your

classroom

Big 6 / Super 3 Comparison

Super 3 (K-2nd)

Plan

Do

Review

Big 6 (3rd – 12th)

Task Definition

Information Seeking Strategies

Location and Access

Use of Information

Synthesis

Evaluation

Super 3 Model (Grades K-2)

The Big 6/Super 3 Research model was developed to help students improve problem-solving and decision-making skills

Super 3 is written in age-appropriate language for students in Grade K-2

In an effort to promote uniform language for research, DCS has adopted the Big 6 & Super 3 as a district-wide research model

Super 3 – Step 1: Plan

Student Questions

What am I supposed to do?

What do I need to get the job done?

What do I want it to look like when I’m done?

Where will I find information?

Planning Activities and Resources

Discuss all assignment instructions

Brainstorm Guiding Questions (Who/What/When/Where/Why/How)

Use graphic organizers or KWL Charts

Show students a grading rubric

Make Your Own Rubric at www.rubistar.4teachers.org

Super 3 – Step 2: Do

Student Questions

How can I do the job?

What can I use to find what I need?

How can I use what I have learned to make something that will help me solve a problem or explain what I have learned?

Doing Activities and Resources

Begin to conduct research and collect books, websites, etc.

Read materials, ask questions and take notes. Organize and use information to SOLVE a problem or CREATE a product to explain what you’ve learned

Digital Resources: Popplet, NCWiseOWL, EduCreations

How Destiny can help with Step 2: Do

How to create a resource list

Helpful for students and grade level teammates

Log into Destiny / Catalog / Resource Lists / Add List

Teacher Usernames: first part of email

Teacher Passwords: ebooks

Search for a book under the Catalog Tab when results show simply click “Add to this list”

Destiny One Search and Websites Tab

Must be logged in as a teacher or student

Student usernames: firstname.lastname

Student passwords: ebooks

Super 3 – Step 3: Review

Student Questions

Did I do what I was supposed to do?

Am I proud of what I’ve done?

Is there something else I should do before I say I’m done?

Review Activities and Resources

Teacher made Self-assessment (Google Forms)

Write a Reflection piece

Peer Review (Google Forms)

Questionnaire

Additional Resources

http://www.duplinschools.net/Page/8694

Randolph County Schools Big6/Super3 Handbook

http://big6.com/pages/free-stuff.php

http://big6researchmodel.wikispaces.com

http://chantillymediacenter.cmswiki.wikispaces.net/Big6-Super3+Resources