A simple and effective way to implement the 5E learning model.

Math Bits provides instructional units that promote meaningful learning, carefully designed based on the latest scientific discoveries about how people learn.

The Math Bits units are organized according to the 5E teaching model, which consists of five types of activities that, when combined, foster understanding-based learning. This approach leads to lasting, functional, and transferable knowledge while increasing students’ interest in math.
What is the 5E Learning Model?

The learning objectives focus on developing educational competencies and understanding key concepts through active, inquiry-based, guided discovery learning.

The nature of mathematics is integrated into each phase of a hands-on learning process.

Each unit includes a comprehensive teacher guide to help educators implement them successfully in their classrooms.

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5E Learning Model of Math Bits

Before You Start

Our intranet includes a visual index of all the 5E phases of the unit, the learning objectives, the teacher guide, and various tools for personalized tracking of each student’s progress.

Contextualization and Activation of Prior Knowledge

A video presents an initial situation in a context that is familiar and relevant to the student, allowing them to appreciate the usefulness of what they will learn. Next, a series of generative questions mobilizes their prior knowledge and facilitates discussion.

Constructing Meaning

These activities challenge students’ prior knowledge and ideas, inviting them to reason and solve problems in meaningful contexts, which lead to the emergence of new mathematical concepts. Students build their understanding with the teacher’s support and cooperatively tackle mathematical challenges that engage them, fostering positive attitudes towards problem-solving.

Systematic Practice and Consolidation

In this phase, ideas developed during inquiry and problem-solving activities are formally gathered, supported by various multimedia resources that aid comprehension of mathematical concepts and procedures.

Moreover, dozens of interactive activities are provided to help consolidate learning through systematic practice. These activities are not only self-correcting but also offer descriptive feedback when students need it, guiding them through the resolution process step by step. This generative feedback prompts students to reflect on their actions and appreciate that there are multiple ways to solve the same problem.

Cooperative Transfer

In this stage, students must apply their new knowledge and skills to solve a team task by developing a project that involves transferring the concepts and procedures learned. They also receive rubrics for self-assessment.

Individual and Formative Assessment

The «Evaluate» activities provide contextual challenges where students can test their learning individually. These activities are organized progressively and facilitate formative assessment that contributes to the learning process.

To learn more about the 5E Instructional Model from the Biological Sciences Curriculum Study, we recommend the book:

Title: The BSCS 5E Instructional Model.
Subtitle:  Creating Teachable Moments
Author: Rodger W. Bybee
Publisher: NSTA press, 2015
Title: El modelo de enseñanza 5E del BSCS
Subtitle: Creando momentos de enseñanza
Author: Rodger W. Bybee
Publisher: International Science Teaching Foundation & NSTA press, 2016