Three Reads
A Math Language Routine
BIG IDEA:
Three Reads involves reading a math scenario three times with a different goal each time. The first read is to understand the context. The second read is to understand the mathematics. The third read is to elicit inquiry questions based on the scenario.
HOW TO:
The Three Read Protocol uses the “problem stem” of a word problem. This is essentially the word problem without the question at the end. The purpose of presenting the problem stem alone is to have students focus on the contextual and mathematical information before dealing with any question that is involved. This gives students the freedom to create their own questions for a given scenario, which is an excellent skill to develop both in math and in reading in general. It is important that the teacher choose the problem carefully and anticipate potential linguistic and mathematical roadblocks the students may encounter.
Resources:
Routines for Reasoning: Fostering the Mathematical Practices in All Students
By Grace Kelemanik, Amy Lucenta, Susan Janssen Creighton
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