Similarities and Differences

Benefit of this technique is that it helps kids make new connections, correct misconceptions and helps kids understand content at a deeper level.

4 generalizations

-presenting students with specific guidance gives them knowledge...teach them how and we will help them.
-when we ask kids to use sims and diffs in whatever they are doing it helps to build understanding
and they need to be able to self select the tool they are going to use to do this
-use graphics or visuals to build understanding
-there are 4 specific ways to do sims and diffs
1) comparing
2) classifying
3) creating metaphors
4) creating analogies