Climbing a Mountain

Climbing a Mountain

A metaphor in math class

Multiple Select

In what ways do you think climbing a mountain is similar to being in math class? (select all you think are correct)

• it poses a challenge

• we are moving

• there are different levels

• everyone moves at a different pace

So what stages are involved in climbing a mountain?

Let's explore

Let's look at another perspective

Now how can we compare this to math class?

Let's look at 5 steps

Stage 1: Prep

• Gather your resources

• lay out a plan of action

Multiple Choice

What part of math class is completed in stage 1?

• completing homework

• finishing study island

• opening google classroom/notebook/multiplication chart

• getting a calculator

Stage 2: The Struggle

• Not understanding

• Questioning what you are doing

• Asking for help

Multiple Select

What part of math class is completed in stage 2?

• Copying the work Mrs. Reynolds posts

• Copying notes

• Trying problems out myself

• Asking Mrs. Reynolds for help

Stage 3: The Climax/ Lightbulb moment

• Recognizing that your understand

• Looking down at how far you've come

• on a hike this is known as a "summit"

Multiple Select

What part of math class is completed in stage 3?

• copying notes

• volunteering to answer questions

• getting out chromebook and opening Quizlet

• trying a problem before Mrs. Reynolds projects it

Stage 4: Understanding

• Recognizing everything is "downhill"

Multiple Select

What part of math class is completed at stage 4?

• willingness to help others

• willingness to answer questions

• closing the google classroom assignment

• watching the videos Mrs. Reynolds assigns

Stage 5: Reflection

• Looking back on how far you've come

• Appreciation of the struggle

Multiple Select

What part of math class is completed in stage 5?

• assessment (test)

• opening google classroom

• completing daily classroom

• reaching out to Mrs. Reynolds or my peers

Multiple Choice

In what stage of climbing/learning should you need the most support from the teacher? (Click on the picture or previous slide if you forgot what the stages are)

• Stage 1- preparation

• Stage 2- the struggle

• Stage 3- the lightbulb moment

• Stage 4- understanding

• Stage 5- reflection

Multiple Choice

In what stage of learning are you setting yourself up for success by having everything you need out and ready to learn?

• Stage 1- preparation

• Stage 2- the struggle

• Stage 3- the lightbulb moment

• Stage 4- understanding

• Stage 5- reflection

Multiple Select

In what stage(s) should you be ready to practice independently? (check all that apply)

• Stage 1- preparation

• Stage 2- the struggle

• Stage 3- the lightbulb moment

• Stage 4- understanding

• Stage 5- reflection

Multiple Select

In what stage(s) of learning should you be in when it comes time for an assessment/test?

• Stage 1- preparation

• Stage 2- the struggle

• Stage 3- the lightbulb moment

• Stage 4- understanding

• Stage 5- reflection

Open Ended

What take aways do you have from this lesson? How is climbing a mountain similar to math class?