Serven_MathLP

Math Lesson Plan Math Rubric
 * __ Analysis __** : This 4th grade math lesson was used to fulfill my requirements for EDC456. My cooperating teacher was very clear about using the assessment from the Landmarks and Large Numbers section of their math book (// Student Activity Book, p.7 //). I also collected data by using an observational checklist during the Changing Places activity. The primary focus in this checklist was to observe student behavior while working with a partner during the Changing Places Activity. I was able to observe every member in the class and nearly everyone worked well with their partner and remained active learners throughout the activity.
 * __ Recommendations for class __**: I will give specific guidelines about how they should be behaving when playing Changing Places. I also passed out the rubric to the class before the game was played. One recommendation that I would give to the class would be to read over directions more carefully before beginning an activity. Before playing Changing Places, many students demonstrated incorrect procedure by choosing a new starting number for each equation. The instructions specified that students were to use their answer as their new starting number.


 * __ Recommendations for sampled students __**: The first sample that I was able to use for this portfolio is from a low performing student in the class. This student was able to correctly answer each of the equations; however, their work was a bit sloppy as all of the equations were not lined up properly and slanted. The student did not attempt to add any numbers mentally. I would suggest that the student should try and straighten their numbers and make an attempt to mentally add and subtract equations (which was one of the lesson objectives). The next sample I collected was from one of the higher performing students in the class. This student's work was very organized and easy to read. The student also demonstrated using different strategies and each of the solutions were correct as well.


 * High Performing Student**




 * Low Performing Student**