Using the Compare & Contrast strategy in this lesson plan allows students to see similarities and differences in rate problems which has been proven to be the single MOST effective way to raise achievement Robert Marzano, Debra Pickering, and Jane Pollock (2001). This strategy evokes human’s nature ability to make comparisons. By implementing this strategy you lead students through the process by
investigating each type of math problem separately
identifying the similarities and differences in the table format
making and sharing the math problem answers
ensuring understanding through guided/independent practice