Students are encouraged to brain storm ideas as to how to solve the problem. Allow several attempts and time each attempt. After the group has in your opinion reached the record, sit down and process the activity. Students may choose to pass if they do not have an answer or don t feel comfortable answering. Introduce the game of Paradigm Shifter.
Students continue in a circle facing each other.
The teacher begins by transferring the ball to the first participant. The participants must continue to transfer the ball around the circle from person to person as many times as possible. If the ball is dropped, start over. Everything is in bounds, so participants can use anything to receive the ballBthey simply have to think. Group members can and are encouraged to help each other but can not touch the ball for others.