Co-Construction
The FRAME that I developed was for the area of composite figures with negative space. This was not a new topic for my 8th graders but it is one they struggle with. I displayed the FRAME on the ActivPanel and we worked as a whole class to complete the missing components. For example, I gave the image of a semi-circle, but the students provided the name, formula, measurement of the radius, and area. Co-constructing the FRAME in this way gave the students a sense of ownership and ensured that they were engaged.
Instruction
I used the FRAME template to reinforce the idea that we are beginning with a composite figure, deconstructing it, and then finding the area of the composite figure. I was able to tie together their answers and comments to provide them with a learning experience that was engaging, provided accurate information, and gave them a tool to use as they progress.
The FRAME that I developed was for the area of composite figures with negative space. This was not a new topic for my 8th graders but it is one they struggle with. I displayed the FRAME on the ActivPanel and we worked as a whole class to complete the missing components. For example, I gave the image of a semi-circle, but the students provided the name, formula, measurement of the radius, and area. Co-constructing the FRAME in this way gave the students a sense of ownership and ensured that they were engaged.
Instruction
I used the FRAME template to reinforce the idea that we are beginning with a composite figure, deconstructing it, and then finding the area of the composite figure. I was able to tie together their answers and comments to provide them with a learning experience that was engaging, provided accurate information, and gave them a tool to use as they progress.