1. RESEARCH MINIS

Use the menu on the left to view 5 lesson sequences using 2 different pedagogical approaches, shown side-by-side:

• the pedagogical approach on the left is fairly typical
• the pedagogical approach on the right offers a mathematical surprise

The intent is not to pick one approach over another, but to see that both approaches are of some value.

2. DO A MINI STUDY IN YOUR CLASSROOM

Try one or more of these mini lessons in your classroom.

How do students react differently to each pedagogical approach?

Ask your students to complete a quick survey by writing answers to the following questions:

• What do they learn?
• What do they feel?
• What was interesting?

Have students share and discuss some of their ideas in small groups and in a whole class setting.

What about you?

• What did you learn as a teacher?
• What did you feel?
• What was interesting?

Share your experience with colleagues.