Description: Is it a noun or a verb? The term model is frequently misinterpreted as hands-on, but manipulatives in isolation do not satisfy the expectation of SMP #4. In this session, participants will explore the progression of mathematical modeling, what it means, and how it can be achieved through purposeful task design before students get to sixth grade.
Slides: NCTM16 Get Your Model On
3-Act Tasks:
- Graham’s 3-Acts website link
How to wrap up a lesson:
- 5 Moves Planning Document
- Orchestrating Discussions (Smith and Stein)
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