Help a class spot a number pattern

Your task: Pairs lesson plan

You are exploring Primary school teacher work in a fictional case. Revise the next teaching move using the new response. Develop one work sample as you investigate. Your writing stays on this page unless you download it.

Supplied fictional records

Text picture A: (●●) (●●) (●●), showing six counters in three pairs. Text picture B: (●●●) (●●●), showing six counters as two groups of three. Fictional learner says both are “three pairs”. Goal: explain a pair as two.

Revise the next teaching move using the new response.

One case, one work sample

1. Understand your role and task
2. Inspect the supplied records
3. Investigate the case

   Request both supplied checks before deciding. Each response becomes part of this same work sample.

4. Make or revise your decision

   Use the replies to choose the focus of your next draft. Keep the other open responsibilities in your note. You can revise this focus without losing your writing.

5. Complete your work sample

   Your records and investigation are already included. Revise the next teaching move using the new response. Add your own explanation or next question.

6. Compare and reflect

   Compare your work sample with one possible explanation. You can return to edit your work before finishing. Reflection is about what you noticed, not a score.