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B. EXPLORE
Students really dig into a task in this phase. One goal of the explore phase is for
students to have a shared experience that both they and teachers can draw on later when
explaining a new concept or skill.
C. EXPLAIN
It’s tempting to think that this is the part of the lesson or unit when the teacher explains
the concept or skill. However, BSCS emphasizes that it’s actually the students who
should explain what they observed or learned, while the teacher supports them with
formal language as needed.
D. ELABORATE
The elaborate phase gives students a chance to extend their thinking and transfer their
developing knowledge to new situations. This is an opportunity for students to work out
misconceptions, often through collaboration when in a face-to-face setting.
E. EVALUATE
In the final phase, both students and teachers assess student learning. Formative
assessment should, of course, happen throughout each phase, but summative assessment
is incorporated here at the end of the unit.
V. Remarks
VI. Reflection