The teacher gathers insights about students through close listening and observation. At times, she takes responsibility for pushing students' thinking along. The teacher expects the students to reason mathematically. She remembers noticing his approach during the small-group time. Each child can have one and a half sandwiches.
Students seem willing to take risks by bringing up different ideas.
The teacher expects students to clarify and justify their ideas. Several children give explanations in support of Frankie's solution. The task itself promotes collaboration. It is not clear how to proceed, and everyone's contributions are needed in order to come up with an approach. The teacher is providing time for students to grapple with the problems.