·        Michael B. Eisenberg and Robert E. Berkowitz, the creators of the Big6, developed the Super 3 for primary students.

 

 

·        The Super3 is a scaled-down version of the Big6 skills. The Super3 has been modified to be used with primary students so that they can also focus on a systemic approach to problem-solving across the curriculum.

 

 

·        There are three parts to the Super3. They include:

1) Plan

·        What am I supposed to do?

·        What will the result look like if I do a really good job?

·        What do I need to make to show what I learned?

·        What do I need to find out about in order to do the job?

2) Do

·        How can I do the job?

·        What can I use to find what I need?

·        Now I need to make something to show what I learned!

3) Review

·        Is my job done?

·        Did I do what I was supposed to do?

·        Do I feel OK about this?

·        Should I do something before I turn it in?

 

 

·        Advantages

                                                               i.      Allows younger students to use a systemic approach to problem-solving without becoming overwhelmed

                                                             ii.      Allows older students with learning disabilities or ESL students to use a systemic approach to problem-solving without becoming overwhelmed

                                                            iii.      Provides an easy transition into the Big6 model

                                                           iv.      Helps younger students recognize what they are doing so they can label and talk about their research

                                                             v.      Provides a process model so students can be successful at their tasks

                                                           vi.      Allows students to learn transferable planning and organizational skills that they will use for their lifetime

 

·        Disadvantages

                                                               i.      I have not found or can think of any disadvantages for using this model with elementary-age students.

 

 

 

·        The Super3 allows library media specialists to expand teaching research skills to the primary students and provides an easy transition to teaching the Big6 skills as they become older.

·        The Super3 promotes collaboration between library media specialist and teachers as it is a process model that is used across all curriculums.

·        The Super3 allows information literacy skills and content to be taught together, reinforcing ideas and not allowing skills to be taught in isolation.

·        The Super3 helps library media specialists teach younger students about research and reference materials in a fun way.