From wodb.ca
Have you heard of the website 'Which One Does Not Belong?" If you haven't, go there NOW! I have been using many WOBD problems as warm ups and here's what I've noticed:
- All students have an entry point
- Students feel validated because there are so many correct answers
- They use content vocabulary on their own
I used the above WODB prompt as we are in the linear functions unit and it was great! Students were giving reasons like "y = -2x + 4 is the only equation with a negative slope" and "y = 4x is the only equation to cross through the origin." It was amazing!
Process
- Put up a WODB problem like the one above with the prompt, "which one does not belong in this set and why?" You could add something like, "Try to think of more than one answer."
- Call on students to tell you which one does not belong and why, scribe their answers verbatim
- Get at least one answer for each square
Need more structure?
I teach mainly remedial students and structure is VITAL! Try these tips for more structure
- Label the squares A, B, C, and D
- Write sentence starters like A does not belong because .... , B does not belong because .... , C does not belong because .... , D does not belong because ....
- Give students think and write time before asking anyone to share
- Have students write down their classmates responses