This article explains the instructional mode called "1-2-3 Time." This instructional mode divides the class into small groups, that rotate through different instructional activities. 1-2-3 Time allows for the integration of technology, children's literature, writing, and even board games into daily activities and lessons. While using this strategy half to 2/3 of the class are completing independent learning activities, and the remaining students are working with the teacher. The article continues by explaining how the entire instructional mode is considered teacher-led instruction. The system has four math coaches. These coaches offer different suggestions about problem solving from many differing viewpoints. These math coaches are represented by four different stuffed animals or dolls. Students have these objects to represent the four viewpoints and remind them to use them. The article then continues by explaining how math learning games and reading and writing activities are integrated into "1-2-3 Time."
I thought that this article was very interesting. The concept of having a stuffed animal or doll represent a problem-solving strategy was very novel. I think that the instructional mode that was outlined in this article would be very beneficial in the classroom. More and more often teachers are stressed to include visual representations in a lesson to strengthen students' learning. I liked that 1-2-3 Time is an instructional mode that is not specifically for math. The integration of the different content areas could make it more attractive to a teacher because they will not have to worry about switching to a different instructional mode.
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