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Monday, November 25, 2013

3 Part Math

We had our 2nd in a 6 part series of CILM (Collaborative Inquiry & Learning in Mathematics) this week.  In essence what we do is co-plan, co-teach & co-debrief.  A very positive way to develop the 'collective strength' as a school.  The unanimous comments from all involved were, "It wasn't so bad.  I wish we could do this more often."
The 3 Part Math strategy begins with a Learning Goal derived from a Big Idea.  Using our planning template we then began to 'fill in the blanks' of our 3 Part Lesson.  The lesson begins with 'Minds-On' to get the students engaged with the upcoming lesson (i.e. getting in the right frame of 'mind').  This is followed by the 'Action' (i.e. the 'getting messy' of the lesson).  The teacher moves around the room making observations (i.e. eves dropping) to gain important 'next steps'.  The final stage is called the 'Consolidation' in which the learning (from the students) is highlighted by the teacher.  Also during this stage the Success Criteria are co-created on an Anchor Chart to aid with the independent work.  The entire process doesn't have a specific time frame (i.e. it could be done in one day or take multiple days to complete the 3 parts).

During the Consolidation stage there are a number of 'Questions to consider'...
  • What were the learning goals and big ideas of the lesson?  
    • Stay focussed even if some students are 'working ahead'...
  • What mathematics is evident in students communication (oral, written & modeled)?
    • observation/notes
  • What language was used to show the mathematics?  What vocabulary requires reinforcement?
    • Word Wall, Math Journal, Anchor Chart, etc...
  • How are the solutions linked?
  • What misconceptions are present in the student work?
    • key piece to independent success
  • What are the next steps in instruction?
    • assessment drives instruction
adapted from "Communication in the Mathematics Classroom", September 2010, Capacity Building Series.

Overall, our planning template & curriculum document (over time) will be our greatest resource as it becomes the 'road to student success'.  For example, if we had a copy of the curriculum for our particular grade along with the Planning Template, then we could 'highlight' the specific expectations as we move from lesson to lesson.  If you combine this highlighting and our notes on our planning templates, then the real strength comes to the surface as we move from week to week, month to month and term to term.  Looking back and utilizing these resources as our 'assessment for, as & of learning' we will see how this then 'drives our future instruction' and precision teaching.


Resources:

http://teachingrocks.ca/three-part-lessons-teaching-math-through-problem-solving/


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