Needed by all.
Wanted by some.
Essential in my opinion.
The overall purpose...to work as many problems while reviewing strategies and how to's and why's and remember this? and oh yeah! and to ask questions, and to answer questions. I have a plan, but it may take a different direction depending on the class and the students within.
Games have proved to be a great review tool. However, each game has it's positives and negatives. This game, "There It Is" using the eInstruction CPS clickers is a great way to throw as many problems to the students as possible. The only drawback, because each student has their own question, whole class review is literally impossible. This is where my review notes (see other post) is essential to getting everyone on the same page, and for some, a crutch to lean on during the game.
This is how the game works:
~ Students each have a clicker and must solve whatever random question the computer throws out for them.
~ The student who enters the first correct answer receives 45 points.
~ All other correct answers get 20 points.
~ Incorrect answers don't count against you, but they don't gain you any points either.
The game can get really competitive.
Or not.
Some students, not scoring points, can lose interest pretty quickly.
This happened with the Data/Probability game.
So, for next week, we're going to revamp it.
Change it up a bit.
Put a new spin on it to hopefully generate more interest.
Instead of students playing against the entire class and trying to hold their own, we're going to pair up students. One of my philosophies has always been that two brains are better than one. If all students are engaged, this should prove to be a much better review. I'll report back after Tuesday.
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