Problem-solving and Reasoning in the Classroom: Expectations vs Reality
Lessons rarely go as planned. How we imagine their delivery, student reaction, and the gift of knowledge we leave as the bell rings out, is a warm and delightful fiction. Problem-solving and reasoning (PSR) lessons
3 Great Examples of Problem-Solving Reasoning Questions (and one bad one)
Great problem-solving reasoning questions (PSR) are those that provoke students. We want them to care about the problems they're solving, and to do that, we have to tickle their fancies, pique their interest, and stock
How the Best Teachers Tackle Problem-Solving and Reasoning
Problem-solving and reasoning (PSR) can be daunting when you’re teaching it for the first or hundredth time. Teaching PSR is an art, and like any art, there are solid foundation of principles you can follow
The Secret of Student Motivation: Motivation as a choice
Student motivation is an art and a science. Short-term encouragements like stickers, certificates, badges and rewards can be short-lived. Even familial praise and peer recognition only provide temporary boosts that fade with time. The secret
Why Is Setting Lesson Goals So Effective?
Setting clear lesson goals Setting goals is how you guide yourself down your intended path. Having objectives in mind provides a way to align your actions in service of those big-picture targets. Sure, you
How To Run A Successful Student Led Conference
When non-educators hear the phrase ‘student-led conference’ they probably see scenes of chaos dancing around in their heads. Then the questions start: How could students effectively lead comprehensive and impactful conferences? Wouldn’t they only
Celebrating student success has never been more important
Why it's important to celebrate student success We all have fond memories of our big classroom successes. These moments are etched into our memories forever. Sometimes, they even shape our career paths. They’re more
The Best Classroom Management Strategies of 2019
Ask any teacher what their classroom looked like ten years ago and they’ll take you on a trip down memory lane. Chalk boards instead of smart boards. Notepads instead of iPads. Computer rooms instead
How to Structure a Science Lesson for the Primary Classroom
Structuring a science lesson for primary-age students is different from how you’d structure a spelling, reading or mathematics lesson. Science lessons need to be structured in a way that helps students think scientifically. We
4 Challenges of Teaching Science in Primary School
STEM is the key to the future, and the future is in the hands of our children…which can put a lot of pressure on primary teachers to get their heads and minds across the S
How should I be teaching science in my primary class?
Every Australian state has its own hourly science requirements for primary schools, but we know that on average, science is covered for around 1.7 hours per week. Outside of those 1.7 hours of instruction time,
3P Podcast – Welcome to the show! | Learning Approaches and the 6M Framework
Welcome to the very first 3P Learning Podcast! Our 3P Education Specialists are always talking pedagogy, learning frameworks and what's happening in the world of education, so we decided to stick a microphone in
