Partner Work During Math and Literacy Instruction

Working with a partner involves cooperative learning which goes hand-in-hand with social and emotional learning.

When working with partners, students must become more self aware, recognize feelings, and understand strengths and weaknesses.

Students improve relationship skills by working to maintain positive relationships with others. Students also practice responsible decision making by making choices that positively impact or contribute to the partnership or common goal.  

When working with a partner, there is usually an increased engagement and students become more actively involved in the learning process.

Mixing up the structure between independent, whole group, and partner activities in the classroom keeps things interesting.  It also allows the learner to experience learning in different ways-- in order to enhance instructional effectiveness and increase achievement.