Math Language Routine 6
Three Reads
Purpose: To ensure that students know what they are being asked to do, create opportunities for students to reflect on the ways mathematical questions are presented, and equip students with tools used to negotiate meaning. (Zwiers et al., 201, p.11)
What do you need?
And the Answer Is…
Prior to solving a task, have students anticipate the format (e.g., numerical, number sentence, equation) and unit (e.g., meters, inches serving size, apples) of the solution.
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Withhold the Question
When presenting a word problem, begin by introducing the situation and background information. Do not provide the actual question to be answered until you are ready for students to get to work.
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Anticipating the format of the answer increases successful solutions.
And the Answer Is…
Prior to solving a task, have students anticipate the format (e.g., numerical, number sentence, equation) and unit (e.g., meters, inches serving size, apples) of the solution.
Animated Explainer Video
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Exemplar Video
See it in action. Watch real teachers using the instructional resources with students.
Facilitation Guide
Go deeper with key questions, tips and guidance for effective implementation.
Set the stage before starting the journey.
Withhold the Question
When presenting a word problem, begin by introducing the situation and background information. Do not provide the actual question to be answered until you are ready for students to get to work.
Animated Explainer Video
Get the gist fast. Watch a quick overview of what the instructional resource is and why it matters.
Implementation Guides
Download a one-page guide tailored to your grade brand with practical classroom applications.
Exemplar Video
See it in action. Watch real teachers using the instructional resources with students.
Facilitation Guide
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Zwiers, J., Dieckmann, J., Rutherford-Quach, S., Daro, V., Skarin, R., Weiss, S., & Malamut, J. (2017). Principles for the design of mathematics curricula: Promoting language and content development. https://ul.stanford.edu/resource/principles-design-mathematics-curricula-and-mlrs