Preparation

Instruction

Game-in-a-Minute

Start by watching a short video preview of the game that you will be using with students for this Puzzle Talk.

Puzzles for the Talk

Take time to prepare to play the game with the students by setting up a screen and projector, gathering whiteboards or scratch paper for the students, and playing the game on your own.

Facilitation

• Ask students to share what they already know about the topic and explain that you will work as a class on a Puzzle Talk.
• Share your screen and project the puzzles; engage students in discussions using the Facilitation Questions and the Problem Solving Process.
• Discuss student strategies, test them, and discuss the feedback.
• Repeat the process with other puzzles.

The Teacher Support section of the website includes everything that you will need to conduct a successful Puzzle Talk.