Traditional
Math Lesson
-Two parts (teacher lesson at the front, then students work at desks)
-Students work from textbooks and worksheets
-Students usually work individually
-Students don't get a chance to share their thoughts or ideas
-There is not much math talk
-There are correct strategies to use
Three-Part
Math Lesson
-Three parts: Getting Started, Working on it, Reflecting & Connecting
-Authentic math problems
-Much work is done in pairs or groups
- Students explosed to the ideas and strategies of others
-Students learn to talk mathematically
-Different strategies
are acceptable
-Lessons usually start out as a whole group
-Teacher circulates the room
Compare and Contrast --
Traditional vs. Three-Part Math Lesson
(author: Monique
Rexer)