Inquirers
The Research Process
Inquirers Knowledgeable Thinkers Communicators Principled Open-Minded Caring Risk-Takers Balanced Reflective
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For Students: Email "library.passwords@tciscommunity.com"
For Teachers: Email "library.password@tcis.or.kr"
The Super3 and Big6 information problem-solving models were developed by Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz. TCIS teachers and Learning Commons staff promote the use of these models during the inquiry cycle. All Super3 and Big6 images and information found here are used with the permission of Mr. Eisenberg.
K1-G2 Resources
The Super3
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The Super3 is the steps of inquiry in K1-G2.
1. Plan:
2. Do:
3. Review:
This information was found on the Big6 and Super3 Overview Handout found on the FreeStuff page at Big6.com. The TCIS Learning Commons has added some clarifying information. |
K-G2: The TCIS Learning Commons created the forms below for students to use during the Plan and Do stages.
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Plan what you need to do for each stage of the Super3 inquiry process.
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Write down the information that helps you answer your questions, and cite your sources.
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Cite your sources.
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The Big6
G3-8: The TCIS Learning Commons has created the forms below.
Ask yourself questions before, during, and after your inquiry.
Plan what you need to do for each stage of the Big6 inquiry cycle.
Evaluate sources, take notes, and cite them.
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The Big6 is the steps of inquiry in Grades 3-12.
Task Definition 1.1 Define the information problem 1.2 Identify information needed (to solve the information problem)
6.2 Judge the process
Information Seeking Strategies 2.1 Determine all possible sources of information for this topic 2.2 Select the BEST sources
6.2 Judge the process
Location and Access 3.1 Locate sources (intellectually and physically) 3.2 Find information within the sources
6.2 Judge the process
Use of Information 4.1 Engage (e.g., read, hear, view, touch) 4.2 Extract relevant information
6.2 Judge the process
Synthesis 5.1 Organize from multiple sources 5.2 Present the information
6.1 Judge the product
This information was found on the Big6 and Super3 Overview Handout found on the FreeStuff page at Big6.com. The TCIS Learning Commons has added some clarifying information. Use this form if you are not using an online citation creator (such as Son of Citation Machine or NoodleTools) to cite books and websites.
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Here's a fillable PDF graphic organiser for the whole Big6 process, developed by Ms. Amy Mulvihill, née Wood.
Materials for Teachers (and Students)
Find handouts, graphic organisers, templates and presentations to help you implement the Big6 and Super3.
