Lesson 2 Objectives

At the end of Lesson 2, participants will be able to design their own math Jigsaw lesson aligned to the New York State P-12 Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics. As well as create an assessment aligned to the lesson.

Brainstorming

If you haven't started thinking about what topic you want to cover with your Jigsaw lesson, now is the time.

Here is a library of examples of Jigsaw lessons. You will notice these lessons are not our topic of focus, math! Do not fret. Use these lessons as inspiration. Remember, there is no harm in exploring other subject areas!

Library of Jigsaw Activities

Pick a topic/objective you would like to cover with your lesson. This must be a lesson aligned to the New York State Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics (7-12). When you have decided, post your idea on the classroom bulletin board. Click here to access the bulletin board!

Click here to access the New York State Common Core Learning Standards for Mathematics

When you complete this task, move on to the Discussion

Discussion

Check out a sixth grade teacher's experience with the Jigsaw method. The 'Jigsaw' Approach Brings Lessons to Life.

Ellen Berg created a Jigsaw lesson on fairy tales.

"Berg feels that the most important plus of jigsaw learning is that the students are creating their own meaning and proving that they really have learned the material." Support Berg's feelings using her Jigsaw lesson on fairy tales.

Submit your response by replying to the post on the course blog. Click here to access the blog.

When you complete this task, move on to the Activity

Activity

Let's begin creating your Jigsaw lesson!

Feel free to use any materials and technology for your lesson. You may use your own lesson plan format or a generic one off of the Internet. The main point of designing this lesson is to use it! Create a lesson you are proud of and would like to facilitate in your own classroom.

A bulletin board will be used to post questions. I will check it regularly and I request all participants to check it as well to offer assistance. You will be reviewing each other's lessons in the next lesson.

Click here to access the bulletin board!

When you complete this task, move on to Lesson 3

What's next?

Return to Module 3: The Jigsaw Method to move on to Lesson 3.

References

https://www.engageny.org/resource/new-york-state-p-12-common-core-learning-standards-for-mathematics

http://serc.carleton.edu/sp/library/jigsaws/activities.html