Make Math Moments Academy › Forums › Full Workshop Reflections › Module 2: Engaging Students Using Problems That Spark Curiosity › Lesson 2-4: How to transform textbook problems into captivating tasks › Lesson 2-4 – stripping good problems into great problems. › Reply To: Lesson 2-4 – stripping good problems into great problems.
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We are all guilty of preteaching too much and giving away too much information upfront. It’ll come with time and practice!
As for this situation, it depends on what the goal of the problem is. For example, if I want them to practice modelling the situation, then giving the tape diagrams might be too much information. On the other hand, if you want them to practice interpreting a tape diagram, it might be a great fit. It is all dependent on your intentionality for the lesson.