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Boys usually have more experience
building with LEGOs. Boys tend to jump into constructing and grab
pieces before they think about what they will be doing. Girls usually
take time to plan before they choose their pieces. Girls share ideas
and often collaborate on projects. However, it is important to note that these are generalizations and will not fit each individual in a classroom, so it is beneficial to evaluate students as such if time is available.
One way to deal with this difference of
style is to make all students make a brief plan or drawing of what they
will be doing before any pieces are taken. Although they may not use the plans, it gives everyone a
fair chance at the pieces. It also promotes organizational skills.
Another way to deal with the differences
between girls and boys is to pair girls with girls and boys with boys.
After getting to know each student's planning and building style, groups could be arranged to
be coed as is fitting. Starting with all-girl and all-boy groups could help girls--and boys--who
are less confident become more comfortable working with LEGOs.
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