Problem-Solving Lesson Format
Problem-Solving Lesson Format
Grade level:
Introductory notes (including source for problem/idea):
Approximate length of lesson:
I. Pre-teaching Decisions:
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- A. Problem type:
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- B. Purpose of lesson:
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- Academic focus-
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- Content topic(s):
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- Critical thinking phase(s):
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- Problem solving strategy(ies) and lesson type:
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- Social/Collaborative focus:
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- C. Materials needed:
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- Teacher materials:
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- Small group materials (per group):
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- D. Monitoring and evaluating:
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- Criteria for success for academic focus:
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- Criteria for success for social/collaborative focus:
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- Teacher monitoring tool:
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- Small group/individual student tool:
II. Teaching the Lesson - Directions:
(whole group)
A. Statement of purpose:
B. Problem scenario:
C. Questions for Understanding:
D. Directions for small group: (transition to small group)
(small group)
E. "Pocket questions" for Planning:
F. "Pocket questions" for Carrying-out:
G. "Pocket questions" for small group Looking Back:
(include small group process/evaluation tool)
(whole group)
H. Questioning for Debriefing:
III. Teacher Reflection After the Lesson:
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- A. Reflecting on student learning, how would describe students'
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- responses throughout the lesson?
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- learning related to academic focus?
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- learning related to social/collaborative focus?
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- B. Reflecting on teaching, how would you describe your...
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- teaching/planning strengths?
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- plans for improvement?
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- questions,concerns or targeted focus areas for future lessons?
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