More Videos for Teachers p. 4
Students Reminding Students (0:21)
Involve your students with each other. Expect that students are the first option for feedback with each other rather than you, the teacher, always telling students if they are wrong or right and reminding them. You should be the last resort for feedback in the classroom. Here you will hear Tymerie remind Damaris, "That's why you should always check your word wall." How cool is that? It's amazing what kids can do when you stop doing it for them!
Correcting Daily Math (0:26)
In my class, I am not directly involved in correcting daily math assignments. Instead, the students compare answers with a partner. They must discuss any answers that are different and cannot discontinue that discussion until one person changes his/her mind. You will see an example of what that looks like here as Mike convinces Brianna to change her answer on a thermometer problem.
Test Prep Materials Come to Life! (0:51)
Boooooring!! That's what most students, and even teachers feel about doing those practice tests to get ready for state testing. Not in my room! After students complete a portion of the practice test, we spend time reaching consensus. All of a sudden, the kids care about the correct answer, they think critically about WHY an answer is correct or incorrect, and lively discussions ensue. Here you will see three girls talking about a reading comprehension practice test. Notice how critically these kids are analyzing their answers...and they're only in the THIRD GRADE!
Columbus Worksheet to Foster Critical Thinking (1:01)
Here is another example of third graders reaching consensus. This critical thinking technique can be used in virtually every subject. These students are reaching consensus on a crossword puzzle to commemorate Columbus Day.