Students are given tasks slightly above their current level to encourage brainstorming and original problem-solving.
Partners sit back-to-back, solve a problem individually, then turn around to compare their methods. Sample Lesson Structure (FGOS/Peterson) Interaction Type Motivation Greeting and setting a "mathematical mood". Actualization Brief review of known concepts (e.g., counting to 10). Individual Problem Setting Students are given tasks slightly above their current
Using blocks or counters to build "Number Houses" (composition of numbers) in pairs to reach a target sum. 3. Interactive Games solve a problem individually