To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. Kagan Structure number 12: Jot Thoughts Students brainstorm in teams, each teammate simultaneously writes ideas, with each idea on a separate slip of paper. The teacher prepares a brainstorming topic. Each student needs a pen and slips of paper. Step 1: Teacher Announces Topic The teacher announces the brainstorming topic and sets a time limit. “Brainstorming as many team names as you can. You have 3 minutes. First, announce your idea to the team. Second, write the team name on a slip of paper, and third, place the idea faceup on your team table. See if you can cover the table.” Step 2: Team Brainstorms Teammates simultaneously generate as many ideas as they can in the allotted time. They write each idea on a separate slip of paper, announce the idea to teammates, and place the idea faceup on the team table. They attempt to “cover the table” rather than stacking the slips. Step 3: Team Processes Ideas When time’s up, the team processes their brainstormed ideas. There are many ways to process ideas. How students process ideas depends on the goal of the brainstorming task.

The question cards were made for Year 8 fun revision of key words. I place students in groups of at least 4 with at least 2 students per team. Each team are given a mini white board and pen.

Team table mats to be used alongside Kagan style lessons. Helps pupils quickly identify their roles for various Kagan activities and makes changing up teams and seating plans (based on ability) easy. There are enough mats for 10 groups of 4 students.

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil pair work. Kagan Structure number 20: Quiz-Quiz-Trade Students quiz a partner, get quizzed by a partner, and then trade cards to repeat the process with a new partner. The teacher provides quizzing cards or the students can create their own quiz cards using the card template. Step 1: Students Pair Up With a card in one hand and the other hand raised, each student stands up, puts a hand up, and pairs up with a classmate. They give each other a high five as they pair up. Step 2: Partner A Quizzes In the pair, Partner A asks Partner B a question relating to his or her card. Step 3: Partner B Answers Step 4: Partner A Praises or Coaches If Partner B asnwers correctly, Partner A praises him or her. If Partner B answers incorrectly, Partner A coaches or tutors Partner B. Step 5: Switch Roles Partners switch roles. Partner B now asks the question on his or her card and offers praise or coaches. Step 6: Partners Trade Cards Before departing and looking for new partners, partners trade cards. This way, students have a new card for each new pairing. Step 7: Partners Continue Quizzing and Trading Partners split up and continue quizzing and getting quizzed by new partners. When done, they trade cards again and find a new partner. Remind students, “Hand up to find a partner, high five, and hands down when you have a partner.” Related Structures: Mix-N-Match The cards in Mix-N-Match each match another card. e.g. when playing Mix-N-Match on states and capitals, there is a matching card for each state (California and Sacramento). Mix-N-Match starts with a round of Quiz-Quiz-Trade. After quizzing for the desired period, the teacher tells students to find the classmate with the matching card. Other related structures: #21 Quiz-N-Complete and #22 Snowball

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group and or independent work. Kagan Structure number 14: Listen Right! During a lecture, the teacher stops. Students write the main points, compare with a partner, and celebrate. The teacher prepares discussion topics. Step 1: Teacher Lectures The teacher lectures while students listen carefully without taking notes. Step 2: Students Write Key Points After a short period of lecture, the teacher stops. Students write the key points of the lecture. Step 3: Partners Share Key Points The teacher asks students to pair up and share with a partner, checking for accuracy and making corrections on their own papers. To share, they may use Timed Pair Share to take equal timed turns to share, or they use RallyRobin or Pair Share where students alternate sharing a key point. Step 4: Teacher Reviews Key Points The teacher reviews the key points just shared. Students record any additional points that they missed. Step 5: Partners Celebrate Partners celebrate with a praiser or celebration. Step 6: Continue Process The teacher resumes lecturing for a short period, then stops again for students to make notes and process the new content. Usually only part of the lecture is punctuated with Listen Right!

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. Each team receives a set of question or problem cards. Step 1: Student #1 fans cards in a fan and says pick a card any card. Step 2: Student #2 picks a card, reads the question aloud to the team, holds the card up so student #3 can see the question for 5 seconds, then lays the card down. Step 3: Student #3 answers the question. For problem solving, have students think aloud as they write so teammates can hear their thinking process. Step 4: Student #4 responds to the answer. Step 5: Teammates rotate roles, one person clockwise for each new round. Kagan Structure number 4: Fan-N-Pick Teammates rotate roles as they ask, answer, paraphrase, and praise, or coach each other.

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. A blank card template as well as 3 example activities for maths and PSHCE are included. The Fan-N-Pick Role Mat, Role Cards and Role Pyramid are available separately. Each team receives a set of question or problem cards. Step 1: Student #1 fans cards in a fan and says pick a card any card. Step 2: Student #2 picks a card, reads the question aloud to the team, holds the card up so student #3 can see the question for 5 seconds, then lays the card down. Step 3: Student #3 answers the question. For problem solving, have students think aloud as they write so teammates can hear their thinking process. Step 4: Student #4 responds to the answer. Step 5: Teammates rotate roles, one person clockwise for each new round. Kagan Structure number 4: Fan-N-Pick Teammates rotate roles as they ask, answer, paraphrase, and praise, or coach each other.

The question cards were designed for Year 11 Combined Science in mind. I haved used them for fun revision sessions of key words. The students are placed in groups of 4, 2 per team, minimum and given 1 mini whiteboard and pen per team.

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. A recording sheet to record everything shared in team of pupil’s RoundRobin. Kagan Structure number 1: All Record Round Robin

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. Each teammate needs a sheet of paper. Plus, one sheet of paper, the “Centrepiece”, is placed in the centre of the team table. Step 1: Teacher assigns a topic Step 2: Students Generate Ideas Step 3: Students Synergise Kagan Structure number 3: Centre Piece Students brainstorm ideas and record their ideas on sheets of paper. To build team synergy, after recording each new idea, they trade their paper with the centrepiece.

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. Kagan Structure number 9: Inside Outside Circle Students rotate in concentric circles to face new partners for sharing, quizzing, or problem solving. The teacher prepares questions or problems, or the teacher or students prepare question cards, one per student. Students form A-B pairs. Step 1: Form the Outside Circle Partner A from each pair moves to form one large circle in the class, facing in. “Partner A’s, please form a large circle in the open area of the classroom. B’s watch where your partner goes.” Step 2: Form the Inside Circle Partner B’s find and face their partners. The class now stands in two concentric circles. “Partner B’s, please find and face your partners.” Step 3: Inside Circle Asks Question; Outside Circle Responds Question Cards: Inside Circle students ask a question from their question card; Outside Circle students answer. Inside Circle students praise or coach. Teacher Questions: The teacher asks a question and asks the Inside Circle students, Outside Circle students, or both (Timed Pair Share) to share with their partners. “What did you do this weekend? Everyone think. Inside Circle students please share for 30 seconds.” Step 4: Partners Switch Roles Outside Circle students ask, listen, and then praise or coach. “Outside Circle students, it’s your turn to share for 30 seconds.” Step 5: Partners Trade Cards When using question cards, partners trade cards. To indicate they are ready to rotate, the Inside Circle students turn and face the centre of the circle. Step 6: Rotate Partners Students face their partners, then turn to touch right shoulders. Either the Inside Circle students rotate to a new partner or the Outside Circle students rotate to a new partner. The teacher may call rotation numbers: “Face your partner. Turn sideways to touch right shoulders. Inside circle, rotate three students ahead.” The class may do a “choral count” as they rotate. Repeat: Students rotate and quiz many times to discuss or solve problems with different partners. Kagan Structure #10 Rotating Lines can be used instead of concentric circles. The students stand in facing lines instead. Lines are easier for younger students, work well with smaller groups, and may work better based on your room configuration.

A snakes and ladders chemistry themed board with differentiated questions suitable for KS3 solutions topic.

Edward-De-Bono’s thinking hats is one way to split up roles within a large group and help pupils come up with questions.

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active listening activity. Kagan Structure number 19: Paraphrase Passport Students earn a passport to speak by accurately paraphrasing the prior speaker. Paraphrase Passport promotes active listening. Step 1: Teacher Assigns Topic The teacher assigns an open-ended discussion topic. e.g. “What are your feelings about stem cells?” Or, “What do you think might happen next in the story?” Step 2: One Person Shares One person in the pair or team shares an idea. Step 3: Paraphrase and Check Any student can share his or her idea next, but first he or she must paraphrase the person who spoke immediately before, checking for accuracy before sharing his or her own idea. “You think it’s a terrific idea for scientists to grow organs from patients’ own cells because it will save lives and improve quality of life. Did I hear you right?” Step 4: Offer Passport or Rephrase If the student who was paraphrased feels the paraphrase accurately reflected his or her thoughts, the student offers the passport for the paraphraser to speak. “You understood my thinking.” If the paraphrased student does not feel the paraphrase was accurate, the student takes responsibility, saying, “I don’t think I got my idea across. Let me try again.” After hearing the idea rephrased by the speaker, the person paraphrasing has another opportunity to earn the passport to speak.

Stick in exercise books and allow students to use when answering exam style questions.

Sheet to be stuck in students exercise book.

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. Kagan Structure number 11: Instant Star Students are randomly selected to be the “Instant Star” of their team. Stars stand to applause and share with their teammates. Step 1: Teacher Asks Question The teacher asks the class a question. The question can be a simple review question such as, “Where did the first Gulf War take place?” Or the question can be a thinking question such as, “Do you think the first Gulf War was justified? Why or why not?” Step 2: Think Time The teacher calls for Think Time and gives students 3-5 seconds of silent time to formulate their answers. “Everyone think of your best response. No talking.” Step 3: Teacher Selects “Stars” The teacher randomly selects one student on each team to be the Instant Star. “Student #3’s, you’re the Instant Star. Teammates applaud for Student #3 as they stand.” Step 4: Stars Share with Teammates Stars stand and share their thoughts or answers with teammates. They sit when done, so the teacher can tell when everyone is ready to proceed. “Stars, please share your response with your team. Sit when you’re done sharing.” Step 5: Praise or Coach For high-consensus (right or wrong) questions, teammates praise the Star if the answer is correct; if incorrect, teammates coach the Star. For low-consensus questions (thinking questions), teammates praise or comment on the thinking that went into the answer. “I agree that Saddam had no right to invade Kuwait, and that the first Gulf War was justified to liberate Kuwait. You are a logical thinker!”

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. Kagan Structure number 7: Flashcard Star Students circulate in the room quizzing new partners, hoping to retire cards from their practice deck. Students are provided with flashcards on items they don’t know, or students create the cards on missed items following a pre-test. Cards have a question on the front and an answer on the back. Each student needs a marker or something to write with. Step 1: Students Pair Up Pupils collect a pen or marker and 5 flashcards, stand up, put a hand up, and pair up. Step 2: Partners Trade Cards Pupils trade flashcards with their partners, so partners can quiz each other using the cards students need to master. Step 3: Partner A Quizzes Partner B Partner A selects one flashcard and quizzes Partner B. e.g. Partner A shows the name of a country and asks, “What is the capital?” Step 4: Partner B answers Step 5: Partner A checks answer If Partner B responds correctly, Partner A congratulates Partner B and puts a star on the front of the card. If the answer is wrong, Partner A states the correct answer and provides coaching or a tip. e.g. “Beijing is the capital of China. I think ‘Being’ in the capital of China.” Step 6: A quizzes B on next card Partner A selects a second flashcard and quizzes Partner B. Partner B stars the card if correct or provides coaching or a tip. Partners only quiz each other on 2 cards, so they are frequently quizzing new partners for variety and movement. Step 7: Switch Roles Partners switch roles and Partner B quizze Partner A on 2 cards. Step 8: New Partners Partners thank each other, each put a hand up, and seek new partners. When a card receives 2 stars, it is retired from the deck. When all 5 cards are retired, the student returns to his or her desk to gather 5 more cards.

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil pair work. Kagan Structure number 18: Pair Share Pupils take turns sharing and listening. Step 1: Teacher Announces Topic The teacher announces the topic partners will share about and provides Think Time. Step 2: First Partner Shares The teacher selects a partner to begin sharing. The teacher can say, “Partner A begin,” or pick a partner using a cue such as, “Taller partner begin.” The selected partner shares while his or her partner listens. Step 3: Second Partner Shares When the first partner is done sharing, the other partner shares while his or her partner listens. Step 4: Signal When Finished Students both raise a hand to signal they have both shared. Related Structures: Travelling Pair Share and Timed Pair Share

To be used with Kagan style lessons or as an active learning activity for pupil group work. Kagan Structure number 8: Idea Round Up Students repeatedly pair up to “RoundUp” ideas from different partners. Students each have a recording sheet or something to write on and something to write with. Step 1: Teacher Announces Topic The teacher announces the topic and provides pupil Think Time. e.g. “What are some real-world examples when you may need to know fractions?” Or, “What are the events from the story?” Step 2: StandUp-HandUp-PairUp Students stand up, put a hand up, and pair up with a classmate. After pairing, students lower their hands, indicating they have a partner. Step 3: Partner A Shares Idea Partner A shares one idea with Partner B. Step 4: Partner B Records Idea Partner B records the idea on his or her sheet or response board. Partner B thanks Partner A. “Thanks for the great idea!” Step 5: Switch Roles Partner B shares one idea with Partner A. Partner A records the idea and thanks Partner B. Step 6: Repeat with New Partners Students high five their partners and keep a hand up to find a new partner to repeat the process until time is called. (Step 7): Optional Students may use RoundRobin in their teams to share ideas they have gathered during Idea RoundUp!