The Big 6 Information Problem Solving Model For

The Big 6 Information Problem Solving Model For the Elmira City School District

Why choose one model? Encourage collaboration ◦ Higher test scores ◦ Greater achievement ◦ In 2000, Colorado saw 21% higher scores when collaboration occurred State standards require higher-level thinking provided by problem solving models like Big 6 Models used across the board are more effective, providing continuity between years

What is The Big 6? A process model of how people of all ages solve an information problem. A model that can be used from K-12 A model which places the School Library Media Specialist at the center of the school’s learning process, not in isolation of core area teachers.

The Big 6 Skills Task Definition Evaluatio n Information Seeking Strategies Synthesis Location and Access Use of Information

The Super 3 Plan ◦ What am I supposed to do? ◦ What will it look like if I do a really good job? Do ◦ Here is where students read, view, tell, draw Review ◦ Do I feel ok about this? ◦ Should I do something else before I turn it in? Same basic elements of the Big 6 but written for PK-grade 2.

Why Choose the Big 6? Most widely known of all models Mission: to help all people succeed by becoming better information problem-solvers Process can be used in a variety of learning situations Encourages collaboration It works with our natural tendencies Online support via website is substantial

Supporting Research for Big 6 Improves performance by improving thinking Big 6 students outperform non-Big 6 Students are more engaged with writing when using Big 6 Use of Big 6 raises test scores ◦ One high school raised percentage of passing students in American History Regents exam from 50% to 91% after implementing Big 6

How do we implement the Big 6? The Library media specialist as contact point Active participation in curriculum planning ensures knowledge base Lessons in Media Center Collaboration with individual classroom teachers ensures understanding and proper usage.

How do we introduce the Big 6 curriculum immediately? Integrate Big 6 skills into curriculum and activities. Use Big 6 terminology regularly Talk students through process Asking key questions and focusing attention on specific Big 6 actions to accomplish. www. big 6. com – Teaching tools

How does the media specialist teach the Big 6 model to others? These sound teaching practices would used when instructing teachers as well as students. Direct Instruction Modeling Interaction Guided Practice Independent practice Feedback and Continual Assessment

In conclusion… By using the Big 6 model we can help our students learn how to learn! (Carey, 28)