The Super3 contains the same basic elements as the Big6 but is written for younger students to understand.
When students get an assignment or a task, BEFORE they start doing anything, they should think:
What am I supposed to do?
What will it look like if I do a really good job?
What do I need to find out to do the job?
Big6 Steps:
Task Definition
Information Seeking Strategies
In the Middle the students DO the activity. This is where they read, view, tell, make a picture, etc.
Big6 Steps:
Location and Access
Use of Information
Synthesis
Before finishing the product and turning it in, students should stop and think— Is this done?
Did I do what I was supposed to do?
Do I feel ok about this?
Should I do something else before I turn it in?
Big6 Step:
Evaluation
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