One of my favorite ways to engage students in critical thinking and error analysis is by doing an activity called "Agree or Disagree with Mrs. T." In these activity, I will give students a word problem and then I will solve it (usually wrong with the most common mistakes students make when solving that type of problem). Students have to read the problem, think about how they would solve it, and then look at how I solved it to decide whether they agree or disagree and why. Usually I'm wrong, BUT I have to be right sometimes or they'll just assume I'm wrong and disregard what I did. I have attached a sample so you can see their reflection piece. What are ways you help students catch mistakes?

I have some third grade students who are starting elapsed time but are struggling with telling time. What amazing resources do you use when teaching time? We have been using clocks of course but would love any resources you may have!

How do you help your students engage with not so exciting content?

What are some other ways to engage students in an immersive experience? I’ve used mock crime scenes, but would like to expand to other experiences.