Directions: Jigsaw Method
The jigsaw technique is a method of organizing classroom activity that makes students dependent on each other to succeed.
It breaks classes into groups and chunks assignments into pieces that the group assembles to complete the (jigsaw) puzzle.
The Jigsaw Method enjoys an effect size of 1.20. This makes it one of the most effective instructional strategies you can use.
In Your Home Group
Divide into groups of three people each. This is your Home Group.
Number off from 1 to 3 so that each person in the group has a number.
Each member of the Home Group will be responsible for learning and teaching one "chunk" of content to your peers, assigned by the number you have.
Take a look at your content chunk.
Go join your Expert Group, the people who have the same number as you, to begin the activity.
In Your Expert Group
Divide up content to discuss, then study it. Then, discuss it with one another.
Study your assigned resource for allotted time.
Jot down the big takeaways, the key points, and/or the must-knows. This jigsaw notes organizer will come in handy.
In Home Group for Reporting
Return to your Home Group. You now have just two minutes each to teach the others in your group what each Expert learned. Use the resources/notes you created as you share.