Jennifer Forsberg Geometry and Advanced Algebra Teacher Spanaway Lake High School SPU Winter 2014 Paired Collaboration at its finest
Jan 21, 2016
Jennifer Forsberg
Geometry and Advanced Algebra Teacher
Spanaway Lake High School
SPU Winter 2014
Paired Collaboration at its finest
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Adolescent Autonomy: Student-reported and
observed engagement.
“I’m not Learning”: Academic relevancy and
classroom engagement/academic achievement.
Science, Technology, Engineering, and
Mathematics: Group work, extrinsic motivation and
misbehavior of other students.
Sense Making as Motivation: 6th grade fractions
and 4/5th grade combinations.
University Economics Class: Group presentations
and partner tests.
Literature Review
Does implementing pair collaboration increase student engagement? “Active engagement was evidenced by students
asking questions, volunteering information, participation in activities, and few indicators of off task behavior” (Hafen et. All, 2012)
What happens to student motivation in mathematics when pair collaborations are implemented throughout the second half of a unit?
Does implementing pair collaboration in daily work and quizzes increase test scores?
What to Research?
Step One: Daily Math becomes Partner workStep Two: Surprise Partner Quiz with
challenge questionStep Three: Go over partner quiz in class and
learning process.Step Four: Give individual testData Collected through
Pre-SurveyWriting PromptObservation NotesGradebook ComparisonPost-Survey
Data Collection Plan
Brain Break
Data Analysis- Pre-Survey
14%
60%
21%
5%
In math class, do you want to answer questions? _x000d_
Never want to answer
Sometimes want to answer
Often want to answer
Hand is always raised
11%
63%
23%
4%
In other classes, do you want to answer questions?
Never want to answer
Sometimes want to answer
Often want to answer
Hand is always raised
4%
19%
40%
26%
12%
How motivated are you to learn mathematics?
Don’t see the point
I know I need to, but find it hard to pay attention
See some topics as useful
Most of the time I want to learn mathematics
I always am interested in learning mathematics.
11%
11%
2%
75%
When you work with a partner, do you feel more confident in
learning the material?
None of the time
Some of the time
All of the time
Depends on the partner
Question 1: Explain what you experienced during the partner quiz?Partner was helpful in explaining the material It was a team effortWe caught each other’s mistakesWanted control
Question 2: Was this a beneficial experience?Beneficial, both of us were working and taught one
another.Allowed for questions to be asked of partner Correct Mistakes
Question 3: What did you gain from the experience?Better Understanding of both processesBuilt trust when working with other peopleLearned something new: process, easier wayLearned that I new the material well.Learned I should check my work after completing.
Data Analysis: Response
During Partner QuizWhen told it’s a partner quiz
“Yes, This just saved my life.”Struggling StudentsChallenge ProblemPartners working together
Overall Work in PartnersDaily MathIn class working time
Observation Notes
Last year to this yearLast years Class Percentages:
84% 83% 82%This years Class Percentages:
92% 86% 88%Variations
Progress GradesOverall
Data Analysis: Grades
Progress 1 Progress 3
5
1111
6
3 3
65
2nd PeriodA & A- B-, B & B+C-, C & C+ F
Data Analysis- Post-Survey
18%
11%
48%
23%
How did working with a partner in daily math impact
your learning?No impact
Little impact
Medium impact
Major impact
5%14%
26%
16%
39%
How did working with a partner on your quiz impact your learn-
ing?
No Impact
Little Impact
Medium Impact
Major Impact
Neutral
16%
52%
24%
7%
After working with your partner during daily math, would you
want to answer a question about the problem?
Never want to answer
Sometimes want to answer
Often want to answer
Hand is always raised
14%
60%
21%
5%
In math class, do you want to answer questions? _x000d_
Never want to answer
Sometimes want to answer
Often want to answer
Hand is always raised
Data Analysis- Post-Survey
5%10%
44%
7%
21%
13%
In what ways in the classroom would you like partner work to
continue?
Opt. 1 Opt. 2
Opt. 3 Opt. 4
Opt. 5 Opt. 6
• Opt 1: No partner work at all.
• Opt 2: Once in awhile have partner work during daily math, but not each day.
• Opt 3: Once in awhile have partner work during daily math, but not each day. Have partner quizzes.
• Opt 4: Always have partner work during daily math.
• Opt 5: Always have partner work during daily math. Have partner quizzes.
• Opt 6: Don’t care.
30%
70%
After working with a partner, Are you more motivated to learn
math
Yes
Same Motivation
Less motivated
What is needed for successful partner work?1. Have the opportunity to pick your own partner.2. Have some personal think time before going into
partner work.3. Understand the material.4. Partner must understand the material.
Collect data for a longer period of time and different types.
Student ConsistencyAlternatives for Absences
Changes to be Made…
Recommendations…Plan ahead when adding Partner workTeach students how to be partners
Reflection of classProcess of Action ResearchOverall ClassTeacher Role
Crumpton, H. E. & Gregory, A. (2011). “I’m Not Learning”: The Role of Academic Relevancy for Low-Achieving Students. The Journal of Education and Research, 104, 42-53. doi: 10.1080/0022060903567398
Esposto, A.S. & Weaver, D. (2011). Continuous Team Assessments to Improve Student Engagement and Active Learning. Journal of University Teaching & Learning Practice, 8(1), 1-11. http://ro.uow.edu/au/jutlp/vol8/iss1/8
Hafen, C. A., Allen, J. P., Mikami, A. Y, Gregory, A., Hamre, B., Pianta, R.C. (2012). The Pivotal Role of Adolescent Autonomy in Secondary School Classrooms. J Youth Adolescence, 41, 245-255. doi: 10.1007/s10964-011-9739-2
Muller, M., Yankelewitz, D., & Maher, C. (2011) Sense Making as Motivation in Doing Mathematics: Results from Two Studies. The Mathematics Educator, 20(2), 33-43.
Rowan-Kenyon, H. T., Swan, A.K., & Creager M. F. (2012). Social Cognitive Factors, Support and Engagement: Early Adolescents’ Math Interests as Precursors to Choice of Career. National Career Development Association, 60, 2-15.
References
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