| Routine Name | Prompt Structure | Mathematical Application | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | What do you see? What do you think about that? What does it make you wonder? | Interpreting graphs, geometric diagrams, or data sets before calculating. | | Claim-Support-Question | Make a claim. Provide support. Ask a question. | Proving a conjecture about number patterns or algebraic identities. | | I Used to Think… Now I Think… | Reflective metacognition | After a unit on fractions, students articulate conceptual change. |
Functional questions designed to direct a student's focus toward key concepts rather than just procedural steps. Parallel Questions: visible thinking in mathematics pdf
Here are some practical strategies for incorporating visible thinking into your mathematics teaching: | Routine Name | Prompt Structure | Mathematical