Teacher randomly checks student notes for accuracy and completeness. Teacher solicits questions from the class. Teacher asks questions of the class, based on the lecture material just presented. Students will participate in classroom discussions. Students exchange ideas, support arguments, document solutions, and ask questions orally when interacting with each other and the teacher.
Students participate in discussions lead by the teacher.
Students have meaningful discussions with each other when working in pairs or groups. Students will write a variety of documents. Students write clear solutions to problems on homework, in-class work, and exams. Teacher models correct and complete solutions on the board to the class as a whole. Teacher works individually with students to improve their written communication of ideas, both in and outside of class.