Rigor Strategies for the Classroom

Strategies

Give One Get One

Students use a piece of notebook paper and fold it in half lengthwise. On the left side of the crease students list ideas for about 3 - 4 minutes. Students are encouraged to "Give" each other answers (with elbow partner, or table partner), then students Show what they have to a partner not at their table.

Micro Lab

Three students work together and each share for 1 minute, 30sec. break in between.

Sticky Word

Students answer questions on a sticky note then place on board to spell a word chosen by the teacher.

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Monthly Themes

Techniques for better questions
Weekly Word Work