Collaborative Learning Expectations

Collaborative Learning Expectations – Research studies have proven that working with other students allows you to:

  1.  Develop new ways of thinking about mathematics.
  2.  Learn to communicate about math.
  3.  Understand ideas better by having to explain your thinking.

The following expectations will help you get the most out of working together in teams:

   T – together, work to answer questions

   E – Explain and give reasons

   A – Ask questions and share ideas

   M – Members of your team are your first resource

   S –  Smarter together than apart