Unit 8, Lesson 12
Notice and Wonder
Grade 3
Preparation
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to apply their understanding of equal groups to create a Notice and Wonder routine.
Lesson Narrative
This lesson provides an opportunity to observe the ways in which students notice and describe equal groups. After the Warm-up, students create their own Notice and Wonder, and then facilitate it for other students in the class. Students can find images to use for their Notice and Wonder from books or other sources.
If students need additional support with the concepts in this lesson, refer back to Unit 1, Section B in the curriculum materials.
- Engagement
- MLR8
- Create (in writing) and present a Notice and Wonder routine involving equal groups.
- Let’s create a "Notice and Wonder" routine.
Required Preparation
Activity 1
- Each group of 3 or 4 students needs picture books to use as they create their Notice and Wonder routine.
Activity 2
- Each group of 3 or 4 students from the previous activity needs 1 piece of chart paper and a marker.
Suggested Centers
NoneTeacher Reflection Questions
As students worked together today, where did you see evidence of the mathematical community established over the course of the school year?
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