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Utilizing Prior Knowledge

Utilizing Prior Knowledge

Posted on August 22, 2017
Tags: 3c: engaging students in learning, 8th grade, background knowledge, clear expectations, math, middle school, real world application, student discourse
Categories: Danielson Domain 3: Instruction

Maxfield Arnosky, Amy Northwest Middle School, 8th Grade

What are the benefits of giving students a chance to use their prior knowledge to make connections to new topics?

How does Mr. Arnosky ensure students are able to make connections to parabolas in everyday life?

How does Mr. Arnosky connect the lesson to previous lessons?

Last modified: August 2, 2021