Lesson Structure
NB The structure of a
Numeracy Block should remain flexible to support and respond to the demands
of student learning. Most lessons should include these four phases. The
sequence and duration of the phases may vary. |
Mental warm up
Targeted focus on big ideas (Number
& Algebra).
Used to identify misconceptions and
inefficient methods.
Proficiency strands embedded. |
High interest, engaging tasks.
Typical whole class focus.
Tasks can be differentiated to suit student needs.
Teacher facilitates sharing and discussion. |
NCR
Mental warm ups collection.
Materials
(cards, counters, dice etc.). |
DQ 3 Practise and deepen new knowledge.
DQ 6 Establishing & maintaining classroom rules
& expectations.
DQ 5 Engaging students.
Student / Teacher feedback. |
Explicit teaching
Content strand focus.
Builds on prior knowledge.
Materials/visual models used to develop understanding.
Linked to upcoming assessment or
monitoring. |
Differentiating to support and challenge individual groups of students as required.
Teachers must model the same positive
disposition to maths teaching and learning.
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Lesson goals.
Learning goals.
Student engagement.
Response rate.
Student / Teacher feedback. |
Open-ended
learning/inquiry
Concepts are connected to the explicit
teaching phase.
Problem-solving / reasoning focus.
Students often work in pairs or small
groups. |
Differentiating
to support and challenge individual groups of students as required
Teacher
facilitates as students ‘drive’ the learning time.
Teacher
facilitates as students ‘drive’ the learning time.
Teacher
intervenes to address misconceptions or assist students in their use of more
efficient strategies. |
Polya
problem solving model.
Singapore bar method.
Scan, Think, Do.
20 Questions EdStudio. |
Reciprocal teaching.
Flexible groupings.
Student / Teacher feedback. |
Reflection
Reflect on concepts and understanding.
Reflect on thinking and reasoning. |
Use a range of strategies e.g.: 2-4
share, graphic organisers.
Teacher encourages students to self-monitor
progress.
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Exit tickets.
Student / Teacher Feedback – thumbs up, faces,
coloured reflection cards etc..
Reflective journals. |