Notice and Wonder Sample Lessons
Sample Notice and Wonder lessons from the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM).
Notice and Wonder Sample Lessons
The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) provides these sample Notice and Wonder lessons that lower the barrier to entry for all students. The "What do you notice? What do you wonder?" routine gives every learner a way into the math, regardless of skill level.
Why Notice and Wonder Supports UDL
- Every student can notice something — there is no wrong answer
- It builds curiosity and mathematical discourse
- It shifts the focus from getting the answer to thinking mathematically
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