TTPS lesson sequence: homework check, introductory task, individual then collaborative problem work, whole-class discussion, and closure¶
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Description¶
The article describes a recurring lesson structure for TTPS on block schedules. "Lessons in the intervention classroom conducted during block scheduled periods tended to follow this order: (a) check homework, (b) discuss issues related to homework, (c) complete introductory task, (da) individual work on one problem, (db) examine the problem with a partner or in a small group, (dc) discuss the problem with the entire class, and (e) and complete a concluding activity meant to stimulate reflection." Whole-class discussions continued until at least two distinct approaches were shared, and the instructor ended with a synthesis of concepts, models, and analytic techniques.
Design Implications¶
Context¶
Requirements¶
- Rich tasks with high cognitive demand
- posters reflecting classroom process expectations and an agenda
- an instructor who probes with questions rather than telling
Constraints¶
- Small-group work lasted 15-25 minutes depending on the problem's complexity, and the whole-class discussion usually took 20-25 minutes
Target Learners¶
- sixth-grade mathematics students
Learning Goals¶
- problem solving
- connectedness of mathematical concepts and procedures
Claims¶
Related Designs¶
- Four-stage CASP-based sequence: lecture with worked examples, individual RCT analysis, instructor feedback, then collaborative group evaluation
- CLASP discussion/laboratory activity cycle: small-group work on model-based activities, whole-class discussion, and homework integrated into the next DL meeting
Examples¶
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Key Sources¶
- Jonathan D. Bostic, Stephen J. Pape, Tim Jacobbe. (2016). Encouraging Sixth-Grade Students' Problem-Solving Performance by Teaching Through Problem Solving. Investigations in Mathematics Learning, Volume 8, Number 3. https://rcml.org
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TTPS lesson sequence: homework check, introductory task, individual then collaborative problem work, whole-class discussion, and closure |
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The article describes a recurring lesson structure for TTPS on block schedules. |
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