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Collective Problem Solving

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What is "Collective Problem Solving"?

Collective problem solving is a group exercise in which students share their solutions to a given problem on a common page, and comment on each other's solutions. An instructor or TA may also participate by giving feedback to the students directly on that page. The discussion pages created are kept for future references and cross-posting.


Why should students participate in collective problem solving?

  • Develop their critical skills
  • Learn about other ways to think about the problem
  • Get feedback from their peers
  • Develop their communication skills
  • etc.

==Why should instructors encourage students to participate in collective problem solving?

  • to encourage learning
  • to give feedback more effectively
  • to learn how their students learn, what they know, where they struggle, ...
  • etc.

Ok I am convinced. Now what should I do?

Note: Please state the question on top of the page!


Where can I see some examples?

Alumni Liaison

Prof. Math. Ohio State and Associate Dean
Outstanding Alumnus Purdue Math 2008

Jeff McNeal