How will you assess student learning and performance? In the
improved version of Jigsaw known as Jigsaw II (Slavin, 1986), students
are tested and the results are compiled in two ways. First, to ensure individual
accountability, students will be given an individual grade. In addition,
students receive a score based on the overall score of all the
members in their Jigsaw team. This adds a competitive element to the
lesson and motivates students to work as productively as possible with
their team members. In designing your test, consider having the expert
groups generate the questions. Finally, if your Jigsaw lesson is involved
and carries a significant content load, you may want to design a synthesis
task that requires students to apply their learning in a new context.