Planning Tem p late for In vestigations Sessions

Everett Public Schools

Unit:

Investiga t io n:

Session:

Mathematical Emphasis:

Language Object ive :

Materials/Student Sheets: Teacher Supports:

Introductio n /Warm Up:

(Pose a problem/ N umber t a lk, read a st o r y, model a new gam e � 5 -15 minut es)

Exploration (Lesson/ Choice Tim e St at ions) :

Children are�

�solving problems, discussi ng st rat egies , recording

�playing mat h games, building models, collect

ing data

Teacher may�

�modif y an act i vit y to make more access ible or challenging

�record observat i ons,

�int eract wit h st ude nt s where appropriate

�ask probing quest i ons t o

gain insight into thinking and

underst anding

Probing Question:

Su mm ary (De b rief / S haring) :

Children may �

�share t heir t h

inking or approaches

�discuss game st rat egies

�relat e t oday�s lesson t o previously t aught

mat hemat ics concept s

�ask each ot her quest i ons

�rest a t e anot her st u dent �s t

hinking

Open-Ended Question:

Homew o rk/Extension:

Management Issues:

Where will the st udents be for introduction?

How will the students get materials?

What groupings will students be working in during exploration?

Where will the st udents be for sharing?

How will key vocabulary be organized/introduced How will key vocabulary be organized/introduced

?

How will links be made to students� background e x periences?

Adapted from the w o rk of Ne w Y o r k City Communit y School District #2, Mathematics Office, Luc y Wes t, Director.

Planning Template for In vestigations Sessions

Everett Public Schools

Adapted from the work of New York City Community School District #2, Mathematics Office, Lucy West, Director.

Goals for targeted students:

ELL:

IEP:

Advanced:

Other:

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