From unit plans, teachers can plan specific daily lessons to meet the needs of students.
The three part lesson in mathematics is a structure that enables students to review prior knowledge, practice problem solving skills and collaboration, as well as receive feedback.
Minds On (10-15 min)
The Minds On is usually a short activity, either whole class or partners, to activate prior knowledge and "warm up" the students for the main problem.
Action (30-40 min)
Once they are ready to go, students work in groups, (flexible grouping), and work out a rich open ended problem that will allow them to use a variety of strategies to determine a solution.
Consolidation and Connections (10-20 min)
Students can share their problem solving solution in a variety of formats: Math Congress (Parliament), Banshoe, or a Gallery Walk to name a few.
Once students have presented their work...this is where the rich teaching can occur based upon the needs of the group and what they have presented.
Anchor charts, highlights from the group can be created for further practice and review.
For more information: Read p.43 - 46 of A Guide To Effective Instruction in Mathematics, Kindergarten to Grade 6, Volume Three, Classroom Resources and Management
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