Learning stations are an innovative teaching tool that allow students to work through different activities focused on a single topic. The document outlines how learning stations are set up, with 4-6 stations each offering different opportunities to learn. Students can work individually, in pairs, or small groups to rotate between stations within a set time period. An example math problem is provided to illustrate how learning stations can be used. The benefits highlighted are that students remain actively engaged, communication and confidence are encouraged, and the teacher is free to provide individual assistance.

1. Learning stations
Introducing an innovative tool
for teachers

3. I am competent
• I am able to work out a sum, a probability,…..
I can measure a length…
• I am able to find mathematical models for
new situations and to develop a logical
argumentation
• I like solving problems and I like to check given
statements and solutions
• I am confident and my attitude is positive

4. Which training tools can help teachers
to achieve these goals
?

5. Tasks of teachers
• Selection of tasks fit for the group of learners
• Providing example solutions
• Structuring the lesson
• Organising the work of the pupils
• Organising the presentation of results
• Helping
• Encouraging
• Assessing the progress and achievement of pupils

6. Good things about learning stations
• They are adaptable to nearly any topic and
any size group
• They keep students actively motivated and
involved
• They encourage and develop communication
• They can boost confidence in learners

7. How does it work ?
• Set up 4-6 stations – each offers different
opportunities to learn within the area of one
topic
• Give a time span for the work at the stations
• Pupils can work together in a small group , in
pairs or by themselves
• There can be compulsory stations and
optional stations where pupils have a choice

8. Decisions Decisions
• Decide upon the topic
• Decide about the number of learning stations
• Decide what kind of activity will be at each
station – try to adress all senses and provide
for all abilities
• Decide the time for each station by taking the
average length of all stations

9. Let us look at an example

10. The “TOMINI” Problem
Once there were two friends – Giovanni and Luca – who went out to the river bank for a picnic.
Giovanni brought 5 tomini and Luca brought 3 tomini. A stranger came along and asked them
kindly to let him join the party. To express his thanks the stranger left 8 soldi and said goodbye.
Giovanni suggested that he should get 5 soldi and Luca should get 3 soldi. Luca was cross with his
friend and suggested that they should get 4 soldi each.
Find a mathematical solution and make notes of your considerations. You must convince both
Giovanni and Luca of the solution so that they don’t end up in a fist fight !
Discuss whether your solution is fair.

12. Logistics for the teacher
• Start with talking about the learning stations
• Clarify the task in detail assisted by handing out a
tracking sheet and inform about the available
time span
• Take a walk around the arranged stations
• Provide help in a central location
• Allow time for preparing presentations of the
solutions
• Discuss the experience and ask for feedback

13. Summary of Benefits
• Learners are motivated and active
• They enjoy different types of activities
• They communicate with each other
• They enjoy presenting results
• The teacher is free to help individually
• Space for more……..

14. Thank you for your attention