Module 6 Problem Solving Set
1. What are the advantages of using a three-phase lesson plan model? Briefly
describe the phases in your explanation.
2. Imagine you have opened up your textbook and read the following story
problem: Dani’s room is 12 feet by 11 feet. How many square carpet tiles will she
need to carpet her room?
Apply one of the strategies for differentiation (open questions, tiered lesson, and
parallel tasks) to adapt this task. Be specific in your description and labeling. (5
points)
3. What is the difference between formative and summative assessments? Give
examples of each. How do you plan to use both in your classroom? Be specific.
Refer to the readings and the videos in your explanations (5 points)
4. Summarize the sections from Principles to Actions, discuss the big ideas in each
section (10 points)?
1. Support Productive Struggle
2. Elicit and Use Evidence of Student Thinking
3. Assessment