Our Class Groups

Flexible Grouping Assignment, McDaniel College, By Melissa Glass-Riolo, 2011

Name Card• Each student will have a name card on their

seat.

• Each name card will have a picture and a number. The cards will be different colors.

Name 1 Name 2

Name Name

Name 3

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Grouping

• We will use the pictures, numbers and colors to help us form groups.

• Sometimes we will group by colors. Sometimes we will group by numbers. Sometimes we will group by pictures.

• Groups will meet in different areas of the room based on their color, numbers, or pictures.

Color Groups

Teacher’s Desk

Small Group Table

Computer

= desk

DOOR

BOARD

Number Groups

Teacher’s Desk

Small Group Table

Computer

= desk

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DOOR

BOARD

Picture Groups

Teacher’s Desk

Small Group Table

Computer

= desk

DOOR

BOARD

Group Expectations

• When the teacher instructs your color, number or picture group, you will quietly move to that location.

• While working with your group members, you will remain on task, following all classroom expectations.

• Each group member will have an assigned role & must participate in the given task.

Group Member RolesEach group member will select or be assigned a role.

The possible roles include:

• Note-taker- this person will take notes

• Speaker- this person will share ideas with the class

• Time-keeper- this person will keep track of time, make sure the group is on task

• Discussion director- this person will lead the group in discussing and completing the assignment

• Question facilitator- this person will keep track of any questions the group has and ask the teacher as necessary

Purpose of Groups

• By working in different groups, students will gain a better understanding of assignments, develop positive relationships with classmates and become more active learners.

• By working in groups based on learning preferences and abilities, the teacher will be able to create more rigorous lessons and activities that better meet students’ needs.