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Examples and Non-Examples
This strategy has students explore what they know about a topic or concept by generating examples of what it is and what it is not.
Examples and Non-Examples
Summary
A concept or term is provided for students who generate examples of what the concept or term is and examples of what the concept or term is not (non-examples). This strategy is ideal for mathematics or the sciences as it gives students a chance to explore various applications of laws, theorems, and postulates so they will be easier to recognize in the future.
Procedure
Identify a concept or term for assessment.
Ask students to provide examples of what the concept or term is and examples of what the concept or term is not (non-examples).
Allow students time and space to clearly describe the rule or definition they used to create the examples and non-examples.
Keeley, P., & Tobey. C. R. (2011). Mathematics formative assessment: 75 practical strategies for linking assessment, instruction, and learning. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin, SAGE.
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Placement In Lesson
- Engage/Opening
- Evaluate/Assessment
- Extend/Additional Learning Activity
Intention/Purpose
- Activate Prior Knowledge
- Brainstorming
- Collaborate
- Compare & Contrast
- Critical Thinking
- Interpret
- Organize
- Problem Solving
- Reflection
- Student Choice
- Summarize
- Writing
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