We are often such a rush to cover curriculum or acquire grades for reporting purposes that we overlook the importance of patience in teaching problem solving. This article was interesting but the video by Dan Meyer really brought the concept together. We need to show patience in the short term if we are to see improved outcomes in the long term. This underscores the importance of recognizing multiple math strands in a single math activity in order to create time for patience. Have a look.
http://www.middleweb.com/33114/how-to-get-students-to-slow-down-and-think/
http://www.middleweb.com/33114/how-to-get-students-to-slow-down-and-think/
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