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- Draw a large circle (at least A3 size and preferably on coloured card)
and divide it into six or eight equal segments.
- Around the inner rim of each segment write an instruction or starter
question.
- Make enough copies for the class to work in small groups of 3 - 4. (It
may be easier to get each group to create their own, given a sheet of card,
felt pens and a ruler. Segment starters can be copied from an OHT.)
- In small groups the students complete each segment of their circle,
answering the question or following the instruction. They should refer to
relevant resource material if necessary.
- The completed circles are then cut into individual segments.
- All the Question 1s and the student responses are put together; all the
Question 2s and the student responses are put together and so on. Encourage
a bit of creativity here - provide each group with a glue stick, sheet of
newsprint, and felt pens. Let them place the segments on the newsprint with
an eye to layout and design.
- Students remain in their groups and each group is given responsibility
for one set of responses. Group 1 takes Question 1 and so on.
- Each set of responses is analysed, discussed, and an overall
generalisation made about the findings on each segment.
- Each group writes their generalisation on to a strip of card and
presents it to the class, either orally or by pinning both their segment
sheet and the generalisation on a display board around the room.
This material has been produced by UNITEC Institute of Technology
under contract to the Ministry of Education.
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