Notice & Wonder

Mode of Instruction: Independent/Teamwork           Purpose: Introduce concepts

Objective: To establish mathematics goals to focus learning, students respond to two prompts as a topic is introduced. Teacher monitors notices and wonders to make instructional decisions.

Students view a picture, math problem, peer work, favorite mistake. Students critique a team poster, observe a team for their teamwork, etc. Students are prompted with the questions—What do you notice? and What do you wonder?

  • Student (1) receives a topic, picture, piece of work, math problem, sample student work, reading, etc.

  • Complete the prompt: I notice...

  • Complete the prompt: I wonder…


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