Possible Sources of Confusion

My explanation of the key content was not clear.

Students don't understand what they're supposed to be working toward.

My learning progression has shortcomings

Students have not received adequate modeling.

Students have not had sufficient time on task.

create time to give to students to work

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determine if an earlier key building block has been omitted

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Provide samples

YouTube video to use as a resource... Students could go back to it if needed.

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Reteach using a different format.

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provide additional guided or independent practice

Teacher is modeling; student group that is successful models for others

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Ask students to provide alternate explanations in their own words.

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Do more modeling

Giving formative for background knowledge

small group activities

RETEACH or have a student that does understand explain in a different way.

Giving rubrics at beginning of unit.

Clarify the intended outcome of instruction by focusing on evaluative criteria that will be used to judge the quality of their performances.

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Restate objective differently

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