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How mathematically appropriate are the tasks for developing an understanding of the mathematics being taught?

 

From the
Lesson Plan:

What tasks or
activities are you
planning to use
section (PDF)

Two task sheets
(PDF)

From the Lesson:


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From the Discussion about the Lesson:


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Reflective Tasks and Analyses

Lesson Analysis 1: Describe the primary task in this lesson and identify the mathematical skills and concepts that this task is designed to develop.

Reflective Task 1: Describe how appropriate you think the primary task in this lesson is for developing an understanding of the mathematics being taught.

Reflective Task 2: Propose one or more alternative tasks that might have strengthened the lesson or helped to clarify the key mathematical ideas being developed, and justify the use of this task or these tasks.

Personal Reflection 1: What criteria do you use to determine whether or not to use a particular task with your class?

 
 

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