jen_journal+3

February 12, 2009 The students worked on multiplication tables in class today. They worked in groups of about four to fill a lengthy sheet of paper with a factor table. For instance some groups had to multiply by 28, 36, or 41. Following the group work, some of the students were called on to put their work on the dry erase board. The class evaluated the work and decided whether or not they personally agreed with the work. The teachers used observation while they walked around the room to figure out who worked well on their factor tables and who needed extra work. As a class the students were also able to work together to get the right answer when the groups work on the board was incorrect. I feel that this assessment was helpful, in finding the students strengths and weaknesses on which tables they could handle doing. However, I feel that it is not complete, the students who needed extra help could have been looked over or not spoken up when they did not understand. The students seemed confused at the beginning and at the end of the lesson.

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