This lesson was designed with the following in mind: 1. Students learn from their mistakes, and are more likely to master content when they can see and explain not only the correct way to solve a problem, but also the common misconceptions associated with the skill. 2. Mistakes are part of learning and "Catch the Error" lessons give teachers an opportunity to normalize mistakes, and name errors as a way for everyone to learn from one another in a deep and thoughtful way. 3. Ideally this lesson w
I use this anchor to as a differentiation tool for students who struggle to solve world problems in math class. I laminate the print-out and use a dry erase marker to quickly jot down the steps for students who need the scaffold.
This little poster helped to add integrity to my 5th graders values. It is a hard value to define, but this poster reminded my students of the importance of doing the right thing when now one is looking. I printed 6 copies and stuck them around the room.