Select and Discuss a SHIFT
Shift 5: Toward content connected to prior knowledge
Objective: PEDMAS - Order of Operations Agreement using
Rational Numbers
The Task
How might you adapt the
task to fit the shift?
Simplify the expression
using the order of operation
Lesson
How might you structure the
lesson itself to align with the
shift?
Have students follow
the directions on the
board
Share list after 2 mins
Write results on the
board and discuss its
whys
Utilize the I do, we
do, you do framework
Connect knowledge:
new, previous and
say how it
will affect big goal.
Coach students
through the new
material PEDMAS
using key points and
engaging students in
activities with
Grade 8
Classroom Setting Up the Task
Environment How might you pose the task
How might you organize to reflect the shift?
students in ways that
reflect the shift?
Put students in small Write on the board:
groups of five with extra Welcome Students.
pens, pencils and DO NOW ASSIGNMENT.
calculators available Instructions:
Draw a t-chart in your note
books. On the left write the
question and list each step
in your solution.
Discussing the Task Assessing
What questions or What formative assessment
question strategies will might reflect the shift?
demonstrate the skill?
What is the Attention to precision
correct steps in Use of calculators to
the process? check result
What does it all Listen to or read the
mean? results of other group
What do you think members and provide
and how do you counter examples if
feel about the necessary, to support
process? correct process.
Is there a shortcut to
this process? Provide feedback and
Can someone request necessary
clarify what revision
materials you
need and how
long will you be
working at this
individual
 different levels of assignment.
support What do you do
We do -collective after your
practice individual
I do - Independent assignment?
practice
closing