Also called problem-centered groups because groups of students work on a problem to which they have been assigned

Instructions

• Put students into groups of 4 to 6 ideally
• Assign each group a problem to work on
• Tutor moves between groups to answer questions or prompt further questions
• Groups report back to the class. The tutor may then summarise and/or add points and point to further resources when relevant.

What the activity achieves

• Students can try out new ideas and methods, are confronted with alternative suggestions and receive immediate feedback from their peers.
• It also encourages students to think critically and become more autonomous with knowledge acquisition. They will also develop research skills when looking for material to inform their answers.

Alternatives

• Have groups of students rotate to work on all the problems using the Classroom Carousel method