JIGSAW REPORTING GUIDE

1. Split the class into small groups.
2. Assign a different task to each group.
3. Give the students time to complete their assigned task. 
4. Have the students share what they learned or discovered with the rest of the class. 

The overall goal of this style of activity is to split up the “work of learning” among students to accomplish learning goals more efficiently. 

Splitting up the work: Jigsaw reporting can be used to split up multiple research topics or sources among students. Using this technique can greatly reduce the amount of time an activity takes, as well as the amount of work individual students must do. 

Small group sharing: One way that students can report on what they have learned is through small group discussions. First, organize the students into small groups, making sure that every group contains at least one student who has completed each of the assigned tasks. Then, have the students take turns sharing the information they have gathered with their group members. 

Short presentations: Another way that students can report on what they have learned is  through short group presentations. First, have the students who completed the same task create a short presentation together about the information they gathered. Then, have the groups take turns giving their presentations for the entire class.