Hexagonal thinking is a strategy for retrieving and connecting information. In this subtopic on the Great Depression in Canada, the goal was for Grade 11 to make broad generalisations about related ideas and terms provided. Students were presented with relevant theories, concepts, and words, and they were asked to make connections and explain why and how they did so. Although there was no right or wrong answer, they were allowed to justify and explain their relations, which prompted an insightful discussion that resulted in a "reshuffle" of the hexagons to find a new way of connecting them.
Agrita Srivastava IBDP Grade 11 - The hexagonal activity was enjoyable when assessing our knowledge of a particular subject. To make connections between the various hexagons, we needed first to ensure that we were thoroughly familiar with the corresponding concepts. I lost track of the events and became confused. However, I doubt I will ever do so again after this activity, as I re-read all the topics and constructed the figure along the way. Making it infinitely more memorable. I have decided that in the future, when writing exams or tests, I will refer to a simple hexagonal connection chart to help me remember all the critical points about how they all relate to one another and also to help me comprehend the chronology.
Samriddhi Saha IBDP Grade 11 - The hexagonal activity was very helpful for me to render and remember all the concepts I have learned in class. It also helped bring out the creative artist in me, and I felt intrigued and interested in editing the slide and providing my thoughts and the explanations behind it. It is a very creative, artistic, and expressive activity. For me, it is a guaranteed method to store all the concepts into a better understanding frame!
School - Garodia International Centre for Learning in Mumbai, GICLM
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