RDW Process Read Draw Write Read Write Draw

RDW Process Read, Draw, Write

Read, Write, Draw (RDW) RDW is a suggested method of instructional delivery. Mathematicians and teachers suggest a simple process applicable to all grades. RDW is a four step problemsolving process that supports students through both visual and kinesthetic accommodations. The RDW strategy allows students to closely read and unpack the problem to develop a deeper understanding of the mathematical concepts.

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM A Story of Units Application- Read, Draw, Write (RDW) • Mathematicians and teachers suggest a simple process applicable to all grades: 1) Read. MP 1 2) Draw and Label. MP 2 3) Write a number sentence. (equation) 4) Write a word sentence. (statement) 3 © 2012 Common Core, Inc. All rights reserved. commoncore. org

NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM A Story of Units MP 1 • Make sense of problems and persevere in solving them MP 2 • Reason abstractly and quantitatively. © 2012 Common Core, Inc. All rights reserved. commoncore. org

A Story of Units NYS COMMON CORE MATHEMATICS CURRICULUM Application- Read, Draw, Write (RDW) • The more students participate in reasoning through problems with a systematic approach, the more they internalize those behaviors and thought processes. • • • What do I see? Modeling with Interactive Can I draw something? Questions What conclusions can I make from my drawing? Guided Practice Independent Practice 5 © 2012 Common Core, Inc. All rights reserved. commoncore. org

Read, Draw, Write 1. Read the problem. 2. Draw a picture representing the problem. 3. Write a number sentence to solve a problem and a statement answering the problem.

Read • Circle numbers • Underline key words • Underline the questions

Draw • Picture & Label Tape Diagram

Write • An equation (# sentence) 10+3=13 • A statement (word sentence) Kate has 13 pets in all.

RDW Student Friendly Charts

RDW Student Friendly Charts

RDW nd 2 Grade Video • Grade 2 Math: Read, Write, Draw 2. NBT. 7 https: //www. engageny. org/resource/grade-2 -math-readwrite-draw-2 nbt 7

Video Debrief • What were some of the teacher moves? • What were some of the student moves?

Solving a Problem Using RDW Samantha is helping the teacher organize the pencils in her classroom for the teacher. She finds 41 yellow pencils and 29 blue pencils. She threw away 12 that were too short. How many pencils are left in all?

RDW in Eureka Math • Look through your Module and identify where the curriculum references RDW. • How can you use RDW to support problem solving in places where your curriculum may not suggest it?