I learned Cornell Note Taking and integrated a version into my lessons. Students folded a sheet vertically. On the left we wrote the original problem and brainstormed what we knew, what tools we might need, what previous skills/knowledge might help (maybe formulas), etc. On the left went our ideas.
On the right we wrote every step in the solution in great detail, plus any check we might be able to use.
When finished, small groups collaborated to develop a model sheet (both sides) that went on the wall. Time was found the next day for a gallery walk do they could compare model sheets.
The sheets stayed up for students to use when they did independent practice. This got them moving, too. Independent practice was often with collaborative help from peers, too. They learned to try on their own and seek assistance from peers as an ownership step in self-directed learning. As teacher, I moved around encouraging and questioning.
Sometimes, usually, the first formative assessment was done with the sheets available for review, too.
The wall sheets served to teach the model solution and also good note taking.
I learned Cornell Note Taking and integrated a version into my lessons. Students folded a sheet vertically. On the left we wrote the original problem and brainstormed what we knew, what tools we might need, what previous skills/knowledge might help (maybe formulas), etc. On the left went our ideas.
On the right we wrote every step in the solution in great detail, plus any check we might be able to use.
When finished, small groups collaborated to develop a model sheet (both sides) that went on the wall. Time was found the next day for a gallery walk do they could compare model sheets.
The sheets stayed up for students to use when they did independent practice. This got them moving, too. Independent practice was often with collaborative help from peers, too. They learned to try on their own and seek assistance from peers as an ownership step in self-directed learning. As teacher, I moved around encouraging and questioning.
Sometimes, usually, the first formative assessment was done with the sheets available for review, too.
The wall sheets served to teach the model solution and also good note taking.