Sixth Gr ade Ma th For a study of ratios and percents, the math teacher asks the library media specialist to take students through the information search process in order to gather data for analysis and representation with concrete models, fractions, and decimals. They decide that students will work in groups for data gathering and individually for analysis. Students brainstorm surveys that can be conducted around the school, such as students preferring pizza over hamburgers, favorite ice cream flavors, teachers’ favorite television shows, books in the library with the highest number of check outs per year. They will present results by analyzing the data and creating models, fractions, and decimals. Students use spreadsheet software to present results. They evaluate their own efforts by checking their work and writing a summary of the experience to turn in with their spreadsheets.
Big6™ Skills 1. Task Definition
Teacher/Librarian’s Actions
Students’ Actions
2. Information Seeking Strategies
3. Location & Access
4. Use of Information
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation
Instructional scenario from: McGhee, Marla W. and Barbara A. Jansen. The Principal’s Guide to a Powerful Library Media Program. Worthington, OH: Linworth Books, 2005, 2330.