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Notice and Wonder in a Read Aloud

Try this out:

Play the video.
At every stopping point, list out things that you notice and things that you wonder.

* If you are doing this activity with a class, you may choose to chart out responses, or you can digitally record a Notice and Wonder Chart.

Notice & Wonder Template

Notice and Wonder with an Image

Part 1

Take a look at this image. Ultimately, the goal is to make an estimate about the number of pieces of candy corn in the quarter cup.

Instead of jumping straight to throwing out numbers, make a list: What do you notice? What do you wonder?
After looking at your Notice and Wonder list, make your best estimate.

(Click here and scroll down for the answer.)

^{Photo Credit: Andrew Stadel via estimation180.com}

Part 2

How do you think you would do if you were given this next task?

Make a Notice and Wonder List.
Give your best estimate.

*If you like this activity, and are interested in more estimation activities, check out Andrew Stadel's Estimation 180 site.

Exploring a 3-Act Task in Action

Before learning about the pedagogy behind a 3-Act task, try exploring a 3-Act Task in action so that you can come up with your own discoveries and conclusions about it. The lesson in the following blog comes from Graham Fletcher, a K-8 Math Specialist in Atlanta, GA.

This task is titled The Candyman and the post captures his lesson with a kindergarten classroom.

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