Knotty Problems

This activity is to help of getting students over any obstacles or roadblocks they are experiencing through peer feedback. Knotty problems are a way for students to also learn from other students.

Implementation

Divide students into small groups. One student in each group has two minutes to explain the obstacle he/she has encountered. During this time no one is allowed to interrupt with comments or questions. Then each of the other group members has two minutes to share ideas about possible solutions. After the first person’s problem has been discussed, students in the group continue to take turns until each student has presented an obstacle and gotten solutions from the group (time permitting).

References

DePaul | Knotty Problems Open External Link