#formativechat Archive

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:00 PM EDT

#formativechat starts now! Join us to discuss #formativeassessment and #flexiblegrouping

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:01 PM EDT

Welcome everyone! I will moderating #formativechat today! Please start by introducing yourself and one good thing about daylights savings!

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:02 PM EDT

Hello, I'm Tony. I love daylight savings b/c my kids sleep later:) #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:03 PM EDT

@aplanham94 Welcome Anthony! Less daylight in the morning=more sleep ? #formativechat

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:04 PM EDT

@davidwkwan Not sure if they sleep more, but they sleep later. #formativechat

sarah_paluzzi Mar 21 @ 7:04 PM EDT

Hi everyone! I'm Sarah... DST means it stays lighter later! Loving that I can still see outside right now :) #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT

@aplanham94 haha, that's good to hear! #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT

@davidwkwan #formativechat @goformative Hi, Rachelle frm Pittsburgh, Spanish & #STEAM teacher, 1 thing, darker on drive in to work :)

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT

Hi #formativechat Shai here. HS Math T from PA. I love DST because I can golf after school now!

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:05 PM EDT

@sarah_paluzzi I second that! It can be rough at first but this is definitely worth it! #formativechat

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:06 PM EDT

Love that it is still bright out right as we chat. #formativechat Makes me like to exercise more now in the evenings as well.

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:06 PM EDT

#formativechat is just starting! head over and join the action!

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:07 PM EDT

@slm12 agreed! trying to make it out before night to enjoy the beach out here! #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:08 PM EDT

We are going to get started with Q1 in 1 minute! #formativechat

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:08 PM EDT

@davidwkwan Boo! Wish I could go out an enjoy a beach, but 32 degrees is quite cold. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:08 PM EDT

We are going to be using the Q1, A1, Q2, A2... format in #formativechat

edtech_savvy Mar 21 @ 7:08 PM EDT

Hey #formativechat! https://t.co/3yCLLCmG1X

Rdene915 - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:09 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @goformative #formativechat Hi David, yes, before I've had my #DunkinDonuts , need to wake up some :)

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:09 PM EDT

@edtech_savvy love the poster introduction! how's day light savings treating you? #formativechat

kispypniko Mar 21 @ 7:09 PM EDT

Good morning everyone, it's 6am in Bangkok but I am ready to chat #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:09 PM EDT

@Rdene915 @goformative makes sense but not for me! Love daylight before I get up! #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@kispypniko wow! I never really put it together that you wake up that early! GREAT way to start of the day though! #formativechat

edtech_savvy Mar 21 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@kispypniko now that is dedication! #formativechat

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:10 PM EDT

@kispypniko Hi Niko! #formativechat

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:11 PM EDT

Q1 is coming up! #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Q1: What are things you should consider when grouping students? #formativechat

edtech_savvy Mar 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Man... I just love hitting that 'lil heart now! Everything's my favorite! #formativechat

kispypniko Mar 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT

@davidwkwan If one wants to connect with the world... #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:13 PM EDT

@kispypniko agreed! we've got a lot of teachers on the east coast so waking up early is definitely worth it! #formativechat

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:13 PM EDT

A1: #formativechat Ability, potential, and background knowledge.

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:14 PM EDT

Q1 is now up in #formativechat! We'd love to hear what you think!

sarah_paluzzi Mar 21 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A1 ability, interests, prior knowledge, leadership, group dynamic #formativechat

JillBromen Mar 21 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1 - Yes, and... personalities, how often they've been grouped the same way, potential for dialogue #formativechat

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:15 PM EDT

A1: #formativechat I would say there are limitless ways to group students, depending on need and activity.

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:15 PM EDT

@aplanham94 prior knowledge can be tricky to discern. how do you go about this? #formativechat

kispypniko Mar 21 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A1/1 Why are you grouping them, what benefits are they getting from it, which strategies and skills #formativechat https://t.co/kGBLMnae7r

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:12 PM EDT

Q1: What are things you should consider when grouping students? #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@davidwkwan #formativechat @goformative A1 type of work, #s, prior grps, their choices, try to mix it up, build connections in class

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@davidwkwan Maybe instead of prior knowledge, current grade in the class? #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:16 PM EDT

@sarah_paluzzi group dynamic is super important! I usually think of this as a last check but perhaps consider it first? #formativechat

edtech_savvy Mar 21 @ 7:16 PM EDT

A1- ability and personalities for sure! #formativechat

MissLeach202 Mar 21 @ 7:17 PM EDT

A1: a lot of it depends on student personality and how much they talk... they are middle school! #formativechat #wilkesed530

ClintWinter Mar 21 @ 7:17 PM EDT

Am I looking at the whole child and not just scores #formativechat

CaseyKing107 Mar 21 @ 7:17 PM EDT

#formativechat Academic level is always a concern. Do you group all high achievers together or try to balance?

JillBromen Mar 21 @ 7:17 PM EDT

yes! re helping them make more connections with others in class! @Rdene915 @davidwkwan @goformative #formativechat

edtech_savvy Mar 21 @ 7:17 PM EDT

.@JillBromen agree! Gotta mix up the groups! #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@MissLeach202 definitely! must keep this in mind while using other info to inform grouping! #formativechat

JillBromen Mar 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@CaseyKing107 Try to balance... yet not usually high-high with super needs... chance for all to interact & grow/ succeed #formativechat

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT

@CaseyKing107 Always have a problem with that...If you mix them, I don't want the upper level student doing all of the work. #formativechat

kispypniko Mar 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A1/2 do they already have. How can you facilitate so that all Ss can succeed. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:18 PM EDT

A1: You guys got me thinking about personality/group dynamics and how I compared them to other factors #formativechat

CaseyKing107 Mar 21 @ 7:19 PM EDT

#formativechat A1: Google has a great add-on called "Group Maker" which randomly sorts your class roster. Quick, easy, and always changing

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:19 PM EDT

@CaseyKing107 I never group all high/all low. I guess I rarely group. #flipclass tends to be more asynchronous. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:19 PM EDT

awesome! love how you highlight this strategy! #formativechat https://t.co/OnWbC6DV6j

CaseyKing107 Mar 21 @ 7:19 PM EDT

#formativechat A1: Google has a great add-on called "Group Maker" which randomly sorts your class roster. Quick, easy, and always changing

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:20 PM EDT

@CaseyKing107 Can you tell it how you want it to filter, or is just a random sort. That's cool to know. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:20 PM EDT

@aplanham94 @CaseyKing107 agreed! we'll focus on this in one of the Q's! #formativechat

edtech_savvy Mar 21 @ 7:21 PM EDT

Great tip! #formativechat https://t.co/N97oCFyzDh

CaseyKing107 Mar 21 @ 7:19 PM EDT

#formativechat A1: Google has a great add-on called "Group Maker" which randomly sorts your class roster. Quick, easy, and always changing

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:21 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @CaseyKing107 Not really. I often just have 1-1 convos with students that I need to after administering the FA. #formativechat

ClintWinter Mar 21 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A1: #formativechat give students options and choice and let ss choose has been successful. Maybe not same skill level but same interest.

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:22 PM EDT

@CaseyKing107 does it allow you to group based on data? #formativechat

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:22 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @CaseyKing107 I used to a lot. Got away from it since I found 1-1 f2f convos were far more successful. #formativechat

CaseyKing107 Mar 21 @ 7:22 PM EDT

#formativechat A1: My flipped classroom allows me to sort students into groups of 3 on a daily basis-high, medium,low based on ability

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:22 PM EDT

Great strategy! #studentdrivenlearning #formativechat https://t.co/vmFBSzTRi8

ClintWinter Mar 21 @ 7:21 PM EDT

A1: #formativechat give students options and choice and let ss choose has been successful. Maybe not same skill level but same interest.

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@CaseyKing107 Is this for GC, or for any google product? You would have to have a class list loaded in somewhere, right? #formativechat

CaseyKing107 Mar 21 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@slm12 Random, but you can select group size #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:23 PM EDT

@slm12 @CaseyKing107 do students always work in same groups or rotate? #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:23 PM EDT

Q2 is coming up soon! #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:25 PM EDT

A1: @CaseyKing107 I feel like random grouping can lead to new discoveries/observations that inform later grouping #formativechat

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:25 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @CaseyKing107 They can choose, but generally, same groups. Again class is pretty asynchronous. #formativechat

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Here we go with Q2!! Jump in whenever! #formativechat

PLloydHenry Mar 21 @ 7:25 PM EDT

Hi #formativechat - I'm sorry to be late -Phiona (HS teacher in Ontario )

kispypniko Mar 21 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@ClintWinter I agree, similar interests trumps ability anytime, allows for authentic collaboration between Ss #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry Welcome back Phiona! How's daylight savings treating you? #formativechat

teachtoolbox Mar 21 @ 7:26 PM EDT

@davidwkwan #formativechat personalities and students skill sets

CaseyKing107 Mar 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@slm12 Runs in google sheets, just upload a class roster. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Q2! #formativechat https://t.co/fQ0CMAGLyk

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT

Keith from NJ HS educator #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@teachtoolbox Hey Keven! Great to see you here again! #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:27 PM EDT

@keith_guarino welcome back Keith! #formativechat

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Hey #formativechat I have to run out and do some errands. We need bananas! Away all weekend, so got nothing done. Have a good night!

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Q2 is now up in #formativechat

slm12 Mar 21 @ 7:29 PM EDT

@CaseyKing107 Awesome. I will pass this along to some of the Ts that I work with. Great catch. Group Maker add-on #formativechat

PLloydHenry Mar 21 @ 7:29 PM EDT

@davidwkwan still having to figure it out.Tthe time went by so quickly this afternoon that I didn't realize it was after 7 #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:29 PM EDT

I agree #formativechat @sarah_paluzzi https://t.co/Gv1MNaKLmU

sarah_paluzzi Mar 21 @ 7:14 PM EDT

A1 ability, interests, prior knowledge, leadership, group dynamic #formativechat

CaseyKing107 Mar 21 @ 7:29 PM EDT

#formativechat A2: First grouping is based on content understanding, second grouping is table groups, third grouping is random

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:29 PM EDT

A1 #formativechat Interests maturity work ethic

edtech_savvy Mar 21 @ 7:30 PM EDT

A2- I think group roles r imp. Every1 has strengths. I used to have a basic role sheet. Ss could always branch out from that. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:30 PM EDT

@CaseyKing107 how do you quickly communicate groups to students? use any tools? cards? tell them at the door? #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A2: Giving students cards and telling students that suit matches table where they should sit. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@kevenrinaman @teachtoolbox now worries! what matters is that it's you keven! #formativechat

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A2: I normally have groups on the smartboard when they walk into the room. #formativechat

MissLeach202 Mar 21 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@keith_guarino I try to do this as well, sometimes it works better than other times! #formativechat #wilkesed530

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:32 PM EDT

@aplanham94 use any tools for this? how do you inform them if you need to re-group multiple students? #formativechat

ClintWinter Mar 21 @ 7:33 PM EDT

A2: #formativechat Google classroom is a great tool for this. Also, I can differentiate for groups this way.

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:33 PM EDT

@ClintWinter how does google classroom help with communicating groups to students and/or expectations? #formativechat

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:34 PM EDT

@kispypniko @ClintWinter I let go, and focused on teaching Ss how to select or switch activities. Really positive xp #formativechat

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:34 PM EDT

@davidwkwan I normally don't re-group. If someone is gone, that group is shorthanded. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:34 PM EDT

Our team at #goformative are super interested in how to make communicating groups to students quicker! #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:34 PM EDT

#formativechat Harry Wong suggested that in The First Days of School Great strategy ! https://t.co/5fzx0cTcfc

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:31 PM EDT

A2: Giving students cards and telling students that suit matches table where they should sit. #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:35 PM EDT

#formativechat What about Colored Popsicle sticks

PLloydHenry Mar 21 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A2: sometimes I create mixed ability groups - I make the groups myself & sometime Ss do #formativechat

ClintWinter Mar 21 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@davidwkwan #formativechat adding students to my class tell them to check their emails and their instructions. Boom meet your group mates

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:35 PM EDT

Had a seating chart with post-it notes. Before they lost their stickiness would move Ss so on it so they could see new groups #formativechat

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@keith_guarino Sure I also have used playing cards or cards with shapes from board games #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:35 PM EDT

#formativechat @goformative A2 sometimes names on card, randomized, count off 1, 2, 3, then grp, also use @edmodo for small grps too

sarah_paluzzi Mar 21 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@keith_guarino Oo I love using the colored Popsicle sticks for grouping! #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:36 PM EDT

#formativechat Smartboards are great tools if you have one use it!! https://t.co/fpQ10Jc9oZ

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:32 PM EDT

A2: I normally have groups on the smartboard when they walk into the room. #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@sarah_paluzzi @keith_guarino always used popsicle sticks for participation but how does it work for grouping?? #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:37 PM EDT

A2 (con): Also had a skills tracker so it was easy to communicate groups based on skills they needed to work on #formativechat

JillBromen Mar 21 @ 7:37 PM EDT

Thanks.. not seeing Q2? #formativechat https://t.co/GMBGvNfY3S

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:28 PM EDT

Q2 is now up in #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:37 PM EDT

@PLloydHenry how do mixed groups work for you? #formativechat https://t.co/AZGjDyjlpr

PLloydHenry Mar 21 @ 7:35 PM EDT

A2: sometimes I create mixed ability groups - I make the groups myself & sometime Ss do #formativechat

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Loving all the great strategies being shared in #formativechat ! Q3 is coming up soon!

alexstubenbort Mar 21 @ 7:38 PM EDT

A2: Grouping should always be done w learning in mind. I like 2 think of the content I want 2 be mastered & build accordingly #formativechat

sarah_paluzzi Mar 21 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@davidwkwan similar to using playing cards - if you have multiple colors, each color becomes a group #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:38 PM EDT

Nice! @djsardine #formativechat https://t.co/1miGAbmSYw

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:35 PM EDT

@keith_guarino Sure I also have used playing cards or cards with shapes from board games #formativechat

ClintWinter Mar 21 @ 7:38 PM EDT

@djsardine @kispypniko letting go was a hard thing for me. once I got out of the way it's amazing to see the learning occur #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:39 PM EDT

A2: Bucket tools like @trello can be super useful for mentally organizing groups and sharing with Ss! #formativechat

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:39 PM EDT

With mixed grp, if the lower level student picks anything up that he/she wouldn't have otherwise, it's worth it sometimes. #formativechat

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:39 PM EDT

@ClintWinter @kispypniko Yup. Today I was so nervous to use music, because I'm so tonedeaf, then I saw the kids singing #joy #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:40 PM EDT

Nice way to mix them up and assign tasks #formativechat https://t.co/mcVRwKBG4i

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:36 PM EDT

@sarah_paluzzi @keith_guarino always used popsicle sticks for participation but how does it work for grouping?? #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:41 PM EDT

@djsardine @ClintWinter @kispypniko tell us more! #formativechat

PLloydHenry Mar 21 @ 7:41 PM EDT

A2: sometimes I use protocols - assigned roles in groups (speaker, scribe, judge, pioneer, artist/creative director etc.) #formativechat

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:41 PM EDT

Q3 is knocking on the door! #formativechat

PLloydHenry Mar 21 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@keith_guarino it depends on the task - different Ss bring different things to groups. Ideally they complement each other #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:43 PM EDT

Q3: What strategies do you use to support heterogeneous groups? #formativechat

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:43 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @ClintWinter @kispypniko I rocked out w/ @Flocabulary and then kids crafted their own rap about collaboration #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:43 PM EDT

True indeed #formativechat https://t.co/rdkWkIX3QM

PLloydHenry Mar 21 @ 7:42 PM EDT

@keith_guarino it depends on the task - different Ss bring different things to groups. Ideally they complement each other #formativechat

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:44 PM EDT

Q3 is up! let's talk heterogeneous grouping! #formativechat

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @ClintWinter @kispypniko @Flocabulary hey, yeah. My family is in BK. But I never rapped as a teen, #backtoschool #formativechat

PLloydHenry Mar 21 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@davidwkwan the judge builds consensus, summarizes ideas & represents the views of the group fairly - also pushes for clarity #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:45 PM EDT

#formativechat Any thoughts? https://t.co/SqBF60eLRw

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:46 PM EDT

@keith_guarino cool. But what happens if Ss move colors? Digital version? #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:46 PM EDT

Never to late😎 #formativechat https://t.co/UYb751ttxn

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:45 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @ClintWinter @kispypniko @Flocabulary hey, yeah. My family is in BK. But I never rapped as a teen, #backtoschool #formativechat

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:46 PM EDT

A3: I am always reinforcing that everyone in the group can learn from everyone else, regardless of your ability. #formativechat

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:47 PM EDT

Great visual! Wonder how we can use it when we determine Ss move to other color coded circles! #formativechat https://t.co/T39vsxMCBq

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:45 PM EDT

#formativechat Any thoughts? https://t.co/SqBF60eLRw

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@djsardine @ClintWinter @kispypniko @Flocabulary I did and still do today! #formativechat

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@keith_guarino are you sure? Just found a clip that summarizes my skillz https://t.co/CHx9dFVktv #formativechat

notjustup2u Mar 21 @ 7:48 PM EDT

In my class grouping depends on #purpose of #learningengagement & S learning needs/goals - groups are constantly changing #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@aplanham94 definitely important to reinforce! find good examples of that and share them? #formativechat

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@notjustup2u Awesome. That reminds Ss that a group has a purpose, rather than a label #formativechat

Rdene915 - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @goformative #formativechat A3 generally just leave it up to Ss choice, random, or try to support studnt growth w/grouping strat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:50 PM EDT

Here's Q3 again: What strategies do you use to support heterogeneous groups? #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:50 PM EDT

😄😄😄😄#formativechat @djsardine https://t.co/IdpuVrUQVQ

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:48 PM EDT

@keith_guarino are you sure? Just found a clip that summarizes my skillz https://t.co/CHx9dFVktv #formativechat

mrcraigcjones Mar 21 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A3: i'm not sure if it fits, but I love grouping top Ss w/ struggling Ss by standard for 1-on-1 tutoring, where tutors listen #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:51 PM EDT

A3: Rotating roles is super important and making sure they engage in same skill but perhaps modifying quantity + scope #formativechat

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Love S choice eventually they know what groupings are productive #formativechat https://t.co/S5bU9aeFD2

Rdene915 - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:49 PM EDT

@davidwkwan @goformative #formativechat A3 generally just leave it up to Ss choice, random, or try to support studnt growth w/grouping strat

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:52 PM EDT

Great ideas being shared in #formativechat

notjustup2u Mar 21 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@djsardine I only cr8te group if there is a goal or ED need otherwise I state the intended learning outcome & Ss choose grps #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:52 PM EDT

@mrcraigcjones welcome back craig! #formativechat

djsardine Mar 21 @ 7:53 PM EDT

@mrcraigcjones Like heterogeneous, but worry about 'top Ss' what benefit will they get from being matched up this way? #formativechat

weknowteaching Mar 21 @ 7:53 PM EDT

What a great and easy way to create groups while still having control over ability levels! #formativechat https://t.co/lilUh82M7M

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:45 PM EDT

#formativechat Any thoughts? https://t.co/SqBF60eLRw

goformative Mar 21 @ 7:53 PM EDT

Last Q is coming up! #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:54 PM EDT

Q4: What formative assessment strategies can you use to re-group students while they are in groups? #formativechat

aplanham94 Mar 21 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@djsardine @mrcraigcjones I think they gain from being on teaching side, a different view at least. #formativechat

weknowteaching Mar 21 @ 7:55 PM EDT

Sorry I missed missed- popping in late #formativechat

notjustup2u Mar 21 @ 7:55 PM EDT

@djsardine @mrcraigcjones the intended LO will determine this if Ss know what it is then it helps them to self motivate #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:56 PM EDT

@weknowteaching no worries, still go time to jump in with Q4 and always welcome to #slowchat #formativechat

MissLeach202 Mar 21 @ 7:56 PM EDT

a4: I am actually using this strategy in a couple days, jigsaw! #formativechat #wilkesed530 #grouping

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:58 PM EDT

a classic. Great way to give students a voice and regroup based on what they express #formativechat https://t.co/UnpVidRmPp

MissLeach202 Mar 21 @ 7:56 PM EDT

a4: I am actually using this strategy in a couple days, jigsaw! #formativechat #wilkesed530 #grouping

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Be sure regrouping has purpose. #formativechat https://t.co/1drJZGDXb9

weknowteaching Mar 21 @ 7:58 PM EDT

A4 create stations that students can self select to attend based on their performance #formativechat

notjustup2u Mar 21 @ 7:58 PM EDT

@davidwkwan If u stop & reflect on group progress then often Ss will recognise when things need to change #systemsthinking #formativechat

davidwkwan - Moderator Mar 21 @ 7:58 PM EDT

@keith_guarino great visual! I wish the arrow would go both ways! #formativechat

weknowteaching Mar 21 @ 7:59 PM EDT

Bringing the visuals tonight Keith. @keith_guarino awesome! #formativechat https://t.co/4MXmNIKJ7I

keith_guarino Mar 21 @ 7:58 PM EDT

Be sure regrouping has purpose. #formativechat https://t.co/1drJZGDXb9