Encouraging Student Participation in Math

Tom Gibson discusses creating a collaborative math classroom environment. He introduces an activity called '100 Numbers' to encourage student discussion and teamwork. The activity involves students finding numbers in order, with rounds to develop strategies and recognize patterns. The video emphasizes the importance of group work and reflection, and concludes with additional resources.

What is one of the main goals Tom Gibson has for his math class?

• To ensure students memorize formulas

• To create an environment where students feel open to share ideas

• To minimize student interaction

• To focus solely on individual work

What challenge does Tom face in encouraging student participation?

• Students prefer written assignments

• Students dislike group activities

• Students are too eager to participate

• Students are reluctant to talk about math

What is the purpose of the '100 numbers' activity?

• To test students' math skills

• To get students talking and discussing math

• To improve students' handwriting

• To teach students about historical mathematicians

How are students grouped for the '100 numbers' activity?

• In groups of four

• In groups of three

• Individually

• In pairs

What is the task for students in the '100 numbers' activity?

• To draw shapes

• To solve math problems

• To find numbers 1 through 100 in order

• To write numbers from 1 to 100

What change is made for the second round of the activity?

• Students are given more time

• Students switch groups

• Students work individually

• Students use different colored pencils

What strategy do students develop for the second round?

• To ignore the numbers

• To scan for the next number

• To work silently

• To focus on the current number

What is the outcome of the third round?

• Students work individually

• Students find fewer numbers

• Students find the most numbers

• Students give up

How does Tom capture moments of group work?

• By taking photos

• By writing notes

• By drawing sketches

• By recording audio

What is created to remind students of good group work?

• A worksheet

• A poster

• A song

• A video