1. Reflecting on Practice: Using Inquiry to Build Thinking Classrooms
Unit 1, Session 1
2017
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Let’s do a problem!
All work must be done on board.
Only one dry erase marker per group.
One person will start with the marker, but the marker can be passed.
The person with the marker cannot talk but should record ideas from the other group members.
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4. Now Let’s Do Some Math!
Go to your boards by the number of your card (A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)

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Discussion
Let’s share out a few strategies.
Did this task seem worthwhile to you? Why?
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Welcome
At your table, state your name, where/what you teach, and one thing about how this protocol affected your group dynamic.
Round Robin: Everyone at the table should make a short statement or comment related to the question or discussion; going around in consecutive order with no input or discussion from others until everyone has had a turn.
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Our Protocol
All work must be done on board.
Only one dry erase marker per group.
One person will start with the marker, but the marker can be passed.
The person with the marker cannot talk but should record ideas from the other group members.
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The sides of the square are 20. What is the diameter of the circle?
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9. Some solution strategies
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Discussion
Look around the room. From the work you see, what mathematical thinking is visible to you?
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Reflection
Today you’ve worked on two tasks. Think to yourselves: Worthwhile tasks are tasks that……
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Worthwhile Tasks Poll
Either as an individual or as a group, complete the sentence in just a few words
“Worthwhile tasks are tasks that……”
Submit your response(s) to by either going to PollEV.com/gabrielrosen138 or text GABRIELROSEN138 to once to join, then text your response.
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References
Gough, J., & Wilson, J. Using Technology to Promote Productive Struggle.
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