Think Dot Definition

ThinkDOTS are a great activity for students to construct meaning for themselves and to engage in processing their learning. It is a strategy used to review, demonstrate, and extend thinking. Choice is given to the students but they still complete the required learning tasks – just in the order they roll the die. ThinkDOTS may also be used as a formative assessment tool.

 

How To:

1.Create six learning tasks for the numbers on the die.

2. List the tasks in a 2x3 cell table which include dots (or numbers) relating to the sides of a die. These can be held together on a metal ring.

3. Students sit with other students using activity cards of the same color.

4. Students roll the die and complete the activity on the card that corresponds to the dots thrown on the die. It is alright if more than one person rolls the same numbers as each person's response should be different.

5. If the first roll is an activity that the student does not want to do a second roll is allowed.

6. Depending on the activities, students may be required to complete more than one. For example, complete three activities.