Praxis 5002 Practice Test Practice Question
Scenario/Extract:
The class is divided into four groups of five students, and each student in the group is assigned a number from one through five. All the "ones" are given a topic of research, the "twos" another topic, and so on. Students work with peers who are assigned the same topic to take notes. After a period of researching with their peers, the original groups come together and students take turns teaching other members of their group about their assigned topic.
The collaboration activity is known as
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The jigsaw strategy promotes collaboration by dividing a topic into segments, allowing each group member to become an expert on one part and then teach it to others, fostering interdependence and active engagement.
In contrast, think-pair-share (A) focuses on individual reflection followed by partner discussion, which limits broader group collaboration. Literature circles (B) involve small groups discussing a shared text but do not emphasize the diverse expertise aspect of jigsaw. Fishbowl discussion (C) features a small group discussing while others observe, which does not require all participants to contribute equally, unlike the jigsaw method.
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