Blocking till mastery then Interleaving.

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Research suggests that a hybrid approach is most effective for teaching math, with a combination of blocked practice and interleaved practice. Starting with a scaffolded approach, students first master fractions with the same denominator, then move on to fractions with a multiple denominator. Interleaving different types of problems challenges students to think critically and apply their knowledge. Providing a baseline of information is important before moving to higher-level skills.

In Episode 13, Anna Stokke discusses teaching with Patrice Bain, who is a co-author of the book Powerful Teaching: Unleash the Science of Learning. Patrice was one of the first K-12 teachers to partner with cognitive scientists so that research could be conducted in a classroom setting. This episode is all about using research-based power tools to transform teaching. They discuss retrieval practice, spacing, interleaving and metacognition. Along the way, they give practical teaching tips, with a special focus on math. The strategies discussed apply to teaching any field and to both K-12 and post-secondary. In addition to a familiarity with research-based teaching strategies, Patrice brings a wealth of practical teaching experience to the conversation. This episode is a must listen for anyone who is interested in evidence-informed teaching!

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https://www.annastokke.com/ep-13-transcript

EPISODE RESOURCES

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Intro and Outro: Coma Media – Catch it

Podington Bear – Proliferate, Kitten

Blue Dot Sessions – Partly Sage, Cases to Rest, No Squirrel Commotion

Purple Planet – Bright Ideas

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