7.2 Identifying Similarities and Differences

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Course: TRIG Course- Alma College Winter 2015
Book: 7.2 Identifying Similarities and Differences
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Date: Friday, March 29, 2024, 1:33 AM

Description

Resources and activities to learn about Identifying Similarities and Differences

1. What is Identifying Similarities and Differences?

Identifying Similarities and Differences is found in the Blue Zone of the Framework for Instructional Planning. The Blue Zone is also known as Helping Students Extend and Apply Knowledge.

Strategy

McREL Definition

Identifying Similarities and Differences

Enhance students' understanding of and ability to use knowledge by engaging them in the mental processes that involve identifying ways items are alike and different. (UTCITW p. 8)

View the video for an introduction to this category of instructional strategies.

To continue to the Instructional Resources and Activities for Identifying Similarities and Differences, click on the arrow in the lower right corner or navigate using the Table of Contents on the left hand side of your screen.

2. Instructional Resources and Activities

1. Click on the image below to view the Identifying Similarities and Differences presentation. (Note: The presentation will open in a new window or new tab depending on your browser settings. The course will remain open in the other window or tab.)

Similarities & Differences Presentation

Suggested Text Reading: Chapter 8, pages 183-203, in “Using Technology with Classroom Instruction that Works, 2nd ed.”

The Digital Portfolio activities you will complete for Identifying Similarities and Differences are outlined for you within the context of the presentation. Note: If the slide numbers are not viewable, hover your mouse in the bottom left corner of the presentation and they will appear.

  • Identifying Similarities and Differences activities are located on Slides 18 and 23.

You are now ready to move on to the next activity: 7.3 Generating and Testing Hypotheses