Spencer_Math+Lesson+Plan

First Grade Math Time by the hour and half hour.



Objectives  As a result of this lesson, students will recognize the attributes of time, use a clock to measure time, compare and order events based on time, and recognize time by the hour and half-hour.

Examples of student work: Via hard copy.

Analysis of Data: Many of the students in the class are proficient with the concept of telling time by the hour, but difficulties arise when they are asked to determine the half hour. I think this may be due to confusion between the minute hand and the hour hand. When asked, some students reverse the order in which they are shown on a demonstration clock.

Recommendation for future instruction for the entire class: Provide class with clarification on the difference between the minute hand and hour hand on a clock. Allow students to manipulate their clocks and provide times to demonstrate. This will help students visually pair a time with the face of a clock. Students who seem to be struggling during this activity can be pulled aside for small group or one on one guidance.

Recommendation for future instruction for the students sampled: Tyler: Proceed onto time reflecting the quarter hour. Kanne: Help student differentiate between the hour and half hour hand on a clock. Provide student with a manipulative during assessment to help visualization.

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