Introduction: Today's class is designed to ensure that you are prepared for the summative test next class. You will use the summative quiz to help you determine whether you have mastered the ideas in this unit. If there are concepts you do not understand, this is an opportunity for you to remedy that. If you have already mastered all of the topics, it is an opportunity for you to help your classmates understand them and/or extend your own learning. So, today we will:
Review the summative quiz.
Complete this request form (formative grade). First, copy it, then complete it, and finally submit it to the drop box.
Participate in tutorial. First, read the suggestions below to help you be an effective participant.
SETTING UP TUTORIALS
You will be participating in a collaborative tutorial groups today. The strength of the group process rests on the belief that the group can arrive together at some understanding that would not be arrived at independently.
GETTING STARTED
Complete request form with a question/concept you have not mastered.
Groups will be assigned.
Use high-level questioning, notes, and other resources to help the yourself and others to arrive at an answer/better understanding (You may NOT simply give the answer!).
QUESTIONS: The following is a list of general questions that you can ask your classmates to guide them.
Understanding the Problem
What is the problem about?
What can you tell me about it?
What do you know about this part?
How would you explain what you know right now?
Strategies: Thinking it Through
What have you tried? What steps did you take?
Do you have a system or strategy?
Have you tried…?
What do you think comes next?
Checking the Solution
Is your solution reasonable?
How could you check your answer?
Is that the only possible answer?
Is there another way to do this problem?
Presenting the Solution
Is there a general rule?
Can anyone explain it in a different way?
What were some of the things you learned from this problem?