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Encouraging Student Participation in Math

Encouraging Student Participation in Math

Assessment

Interactive Video

Mathematics

6th - 7th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Thomas White

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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.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

In groups of four

In groups of three

Individually

In pairs

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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