ModelAt this stage, the teacher models or walks through the steps with the students. He/she demonstrates the skill or concept and performs a think-aloud. In other words, the teacher performs each step and explains what he/she is doing at each step while they are doing it.
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LeadHere, the students and the teacher walk through the problem together at each step. The teach and students say aloud the step they are working on and why they are working on it. This helps with understanding and connection.
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TestTesting, is where the students independently complete the problem with little to no help from the teacher. This allows the teacher to understand what the students have mastered and what they need to continue to improve and work on.
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