Kagan Structures #8 Idea RoundUp: Idea RoundUp! Sheet

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!