Together Teacher has students in groups of four and students are numbered one thru four in each group. Teacher then poses a question and will say 'make sure everyone in your group can or knows. . . '. Teacher may ask students to write individual answers down. Then foursomes put heads together and come up with answer. Teacher calls out a number, 'three,' and threes raise their hands to answer.
Teams stand in a circle around the room, huddle to discuss a question from teacher.
They stand shoulder to shoulder when they have their answer. The teacher calls a number, that student rotates to the next group and shares answer. Student remains with that team for next question. I explain what you are about to witness and ask that you write down the outcome you predict will result from my action. Pairs Check Have students work on worksheets together.