Fishbowl

Mode of Instruction: Teacher-led           Purpose: Modeling

Objective: To establish mathematics goals to focus learning, teams are tasked with modeling an activity for other teams. Teacher monitors the goals of the lesson to ensure that there is an appropriate learning progression.


Teacher facilitates one team modeling an activity for the whole class. Students watch the team collaborate on a task while the teacher highlights positive behaviors and team norms. Questions may be asked about the goals for the lesson.


  • Classmates stand in a circle around one team that models an activity.

  • Teacher highlights positive behaviors and team norms.

  • Questions may be asked.

  • Students return to teams and complete activity.

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