Best Practices

Question 1

Behaviorism

Answer 1

The idea behind learning theory is that all behaviors are learned by interacting with the world.

Question 2

Flexible Grouping

Answer 2

grouping students based on their learning needs or interests

Question 3

Abstract Thinking

Answer 3

Using numbers or letter variables in an equation

Question 4

Symbolic Stage / Representational Stage

Answer 4

Drawing pictures or symbols to represent numbers in an equation

Question 5

Concrete Representations

Answer 5

Using physical pieces to represent mathematical problems

Question 6

Cognitivism

Answer 6

Learning new behaviors by connecting current knowledge with new knowledge

Question 7

Constructivism

Answer 7

Changing how we see the world can help us learn new ways to act.
Ex: Research Projects

Question 8

Inquiry-Based Teaching / Student-Centered Learning

Answer 8

students drive instruction by asking questions and creating projects to answer the questions

Question 9

Compartmentalized Teaching

Answer 9

concepts taught one at a time in isolation of other concepts (no longer recommended)