Learning about Area, Perimeter, and Fractions with and from Peers

Perimeters and Areas

In the following video clip the students use tiles to explore what happens to the perimeter of a shape when the area is increased. As you watch the video, consider how the teacher structures the activity and then how the students use communication to learn with and from their peers.
 

Reflection Questions If you were teaching the lesson, how might you structure the activity to foster peer communication and learning? How might your students learn from each other in a similar small group situation? What other aspects of small group work become important in fostering peer interaction?

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