30-45 minutes a day
5 days a week
5 weeks
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Game-in-a-Minute
Watch a short video preview of the game that you will be using with students for this Puzzle Talk.
WEEK
The Preparation
Puzzle Talk Set-up
- Set up a screen so that all students can see.
- Students might need a small whiteboard or scratch paper, so gather these materials ahead of time.
- Play the game once by yourself so you have an idea of when to use the animation and annotation.
WEEK
30-45 minutes a day
5 days a week
5 weeks
Teacher Tip:
While conducting the Puzzle Talk: Listen, let the students lead, and have fun!
Facilitation
WEEK
The Instruction
30-45 minutes a day
5 days a week
5 weeks
- Ask students to share what they already know about the topic.
- Explain that you are 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.
Problem Solving Process
Facilitation Questions
What do you see on the screen?
What do you think the game is asking you to do?
What happened when you tested your prediction?
What did the animation show you?
How are you going to solve the next puzzle?
Activity Set-up
The Preparation
30-45 minutes a day
5 days a week
5 weeks
- Review the activities for the week and choose one to use for the day.
- Check on and gather the necessary amount of manipulatives for the chosen activity.
WEEK
Game Play
The Instruction
30-45 minutes a day
5 days a week
5 weeks
- Prepare the space and number groups for all students to be able to play.
- Allow time for the students to play the activity, swapping groups after a few rounds if desired.
- Watch the clock so that you have enough time to clean up.
Teacher Tip:
These activities are designed to allow for variation, so use your creativity to further stretch student thinking around the mathematical concepts.
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Getting Ready
The Preparation
30-45 minutes a day
5 days a week
5 weeks
- Provide an Accomplishments Log and ST Math Journal to each student.
- Ensure that each student has a device and ST Math sign-in credentials.
Setting Goals
- Discuss goal setting with students.
- Set an ST Math goal for the week.
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Game Play
The Instruction
30-45 minutes a day
5 days a week
5 weeks
- Students play ST Math independently, focusing on the grade level Journey or the objectives the teacher has placed in Assignments.
Closure
- Discuss the games students played and review their goals.
Teacher Tip:
Ask open-ended questions:
What was something you liked about the games?
How did you do in achieving your goal?
What helped you achieve your goals?
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