One important variable is
prior knowledge of the topic.
Carrell and Eisterhold (1988) and Carrell (1983, 1984) have demonstrated the positive impact that
prior knowledge of a topic or situational context has on ELLs» reading comprehension.
Not exact matches
If you can learn a little about your students before jumping in (their developmental levels, what type
of workers / learners they are, their
prior knowledge on the
topic), the better off you'll be in your dual role as coach and adviser.
Prior knowledge of Factorising Trinomials is required - a lesson on this can be found here: https://www.tes.com/teaching-resource/ks4-factorising-trinomials-quadratics-with-a-coefficient-
of-x-sqd-lesson-11772891 The structure
of solving a Simultaneous Equation is clearly shown and starter activities are used to highlight key
topics covered over the previous weeks.
Prompt sheets are designed to establish pupils»
prior knowledge or as a review / revision exercise at the end
of the
topic.
Math Art combines the fun
of colouring and the consolidation
of mathematical skills Ideal as a plenary activity to determine what learning has taken place, alternatively use to determine pupils
prior knowledge to a
topic and
of course great for revision.
These types
of questions can help students think about what they already know about the
topic, activating
prior knowledge.
All
of these methods are helpful for students who struggle with writing because they activate
prior knowledge about the
topic of study, require text summarization, and / or encourage discussion through which students are exposed to multiple perspectives.
Use Inquiry Charts when introducing complex
topics of study to help activate students»
prior knowledge and support student understanding as new information is presented.
Featuring concrete, hands - on activities that can be completed efficiently at the start
of a unit, lesson, or
topic, Activators help to: • Increase engagement in learning • Support a well - paced lesson • Generate connections to
prior knowledge • Provide students with opportunities to practice skills and deepen understandings • Support formative assessment Although Activators have different formats, they all share two key components: individual think time and purposeful social interaction, which support students to develop quality responses to content and ideas while engaging with peers.