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Lecture-Based: Independent Practice

Resource for Grades 9-12

Lecture-Based: Independent Practice

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Running Time: 5m 36s
Size: 5.5 MB


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National Science Foundation

Learners find the area of a compound shape independently, then review their answers.

These resources are part of KET's Math Instructional Strategies: Geometry collection.

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Independently finding solutions to mathematical problems allows learners to build skills, understanding, and confidence. As these increase, so does a learner's readiness for the next educational step, be it the GED®, postsecondary education, or solving real-world problems. Instructors may find it difficult to allow learners to be challenged and struggle with problems, though research indicates that the more time learners spend gathered around a problem, the deeper their eventual understanding and their retention of the material.


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  • Why is it difficult for many instructors to allow learners to struggle? Should we do it? Why or why not? Explain.

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