Teacher uses formative assessment to monitor and adjust pacing - Example 3

Summary

In this instructional session, students are guided through the process of drawing a grid with 4 rows and 5 rectangles using a laminated whiteboard and a centimeter ruler. The task emphasizes accuracy in measurements, ensuring that students label the dimensions of the grid correctly. The teacher repeatedly reinforces the importance of using centimeters and the correct number of rows and columns. The step-by-step nature of the instruction is designed to help students focus on basic geometric concepts and spatial awareness.

Takeaways

• 😀 The task involves drawing a rectangle on a whiteboard with specific measurements.
• 😀 The whiteboard used should be laminated and erased before starting the task.
• 😀 The rectangle should be made up of 4 rows and 5 columns of smaller rectangles.
• 😀 The user is asked to draw the shape on the centimeter side of the whiteboard.
• 😀 There are prompts to ensure the correct number of rows and columns: 4 rows and 5 columns.
• 😀 The instructor emphasizes labeling the rectangle with its dimensions on both sides.
• 😀 The correct side length and top length of the rectangle need to be marked.
• 😀 The task involves using a ruler to measure and label the rectangle accurately in centimeters.
• 😀 The instructor reminds the user to check their work to ensure they have 4 rows and 5 columns.
• 😀 There is a reminder to flip the whiteboard over and confirm the dimensions from both sides.

Q & A

What is the main task being asked of the student in the script?

The main task is to draw a rectangle on a laminated whiteboard that is divided into 4 rows of 5 smaller rectangles, and to label the sides with the correct measurements using a ruler.

How many rows and columns should the student draw in the rectangle?

The student should draw 4 rows and 5 columns of smaller rectangles, creating a grid-like structure.

What should the student use to measure the dimensions of the rectangle?

The student should use a ruler with centimeter measurements to accurately measure and label the sides of the rectangle.

What are the key dimensions that need to be labeled on the rectangle?

The student needs to label both the length and width of the rectangle, ensuring they use centimeters for both sides.

Why is the instructor repeatedly asking the student to focus on '4 rows of 5 rectangles'?

The instructor is emphasizing the correct grid structure and ensuring that the student understands how to divide the rectangle properly into the specified rows and columns.

What does the instructor mean by 'turn it over to the other side'?

The instructor is likely asking the student to flip the laminated whiteboard over to use the other side for drawing and labeling, possibly to ensure clarity or to start with a clean surface.

What does the instructor ask the student to do if they have not labeled the sides?

The instructor instructs the student to label the sides of the rectangle, focusing on both dimensions (length and width) using the centimeter scale on the ruler.

What is the importance of using the centimeter side of the ruler?

Using the centimeter side of the ruler ensures that the student measures and labels the rectangle accurately according to metric units.

What is the potential issue that the instructor is addressing when they ask 'How many rows do you have?'

The instructor is checking to ensure that the student has correctly drawn 4 rows, as the initial instruction specifies 4 rows of 5 rectangles.

What might happen if the student doesn't follow the instructions to use centimeters on the ruler?

If the student does not use centimeters, they could incorrectly measure the sides of the rectangle, leading to inaccurate labeling and an incorrect final drawing.