https://padlet.com/lebaethke/6k0roz2xey4l What did you like about the L.E.A.R.N. strategy? What did you notice as the students worked through each step? What worked well? What would you change next time? How else could you apply this strategy? en-us 2016-10-27 16:16:42 UTC 2025-09-24 14:57:32 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/lebaethke/6k0roz2xey4l/wish/135132429 Rochester ALC
The L.E.A.R.N. strategy allowed the students to work at their own pace.

As the students worked through each step, I noticed that they were making connections between each of the steps and their math concept.

It worked well to have the students choose their topic and do their own research, but next time I would guide them as to which math concepts to study in succession so they see how they build and relate to each other.

We could use this strategy when having the students read articles (on math or any other subject, such as how the brain works, or the importance of making making mistakes).
 

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There are many things I like about the L.E.A.R.N. strategy and the way the students make their way through the steps.  The connections they make come from their own interests and discoveries, so they have an ownership and investment in the information they record.  It helps them with understanding and retention.

I have found that the students are more creative with their ideas and are willing to share more of what's meaningful and relevant to them.  This process has also encouraged them to share and debate their findings, which takes them even deeper into understanding the topics.

All five steps are helpful, but I feel that having them find the 'Likeness' has been the most revealing.  They find some very unique and obscure connections and are becoming more and more proud of their creativity.

It can be challenging to get students to come up with good mathematical examples to connect the math skills to what they might see in a standard text book or out in the world.  I'd like to see them spend a bit more time on that and dig a bit deeper.

This strategy could be applied to any topic, any age group and any ability level. It's a really good tool for learning and I'm anxious to see how far we can take it in math!]]> 2016-11-03 16:42:37 UTC https://padlet.com/lebaethke/6k0roz2xey4l/wish/135154125