Why was the math book crying? "Because it had so many problems."
Grade 6 student
goals to help support my students learning in mathematics
Develop a Positive Attitude Towards Mathematics
I want my students to understand the importance math has on everyday life. Concepts such as money and cooking revolve around math. I want my students to exposed to the benefits that math has, outside of the classroom.The development plays on specific math concepts including geometry and it's beauty within math, number sense allowing us to find the meaning behind numbers as well as measurement. This can help students how to understand how to quantify and compare different aspects of the world around them.
Apply Mathematical Reasoning
I want my students to learn how to reason with math and understand the logic behind it. By applying reasoning students will better understand mathematical rules, formulas and concepts. Furthermore, this is critical goal in aiding students with problem solving skills.
Change and Variation
I want my students to to understand the significance of change and variation and its importance towards learning goals in elementary education. It introduces students to the concept of dynamic relationships and helps them develop a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts. Mathematics studies change and variation in different contexts, such as in rates of change, growth patterns, and much more. Concepts like functions, equations, and graphs are used to model and analyze these changes.
How I will support my students learning goals
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
My teaching approach is comprised of differentiated instruction. I will tailor my teaching methods to meet the diverse needs of my students. Here are some examples:
- Flexible grouping
- Lots of varied materials
- Support and flexibility
- Feedback
- Visual aids
- Learning centres
- Manipulatives
- Use of technology
FORMATIVE ASSESSMENTS
POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
DIFFERENTIATED INSTRUCTION
Formative assessments support students' mathematical learning goals by identifying learning gaps, adjusting instruction, monitoring progress, providing feedback, promoting engagement, and building confidence.
POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
POSITIVE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Creating a positive classroom environment is essential for supporting students' learning goals by promoting emotional safety, motivation, risk-taking, collaboration, positive teacher-student relationships, and effective behavior management.
Students can do and create great things when they feel safe, loved and cared for. A high quality classroom environment is key to one's success.
To help paint a picture of my "vision" as a math teacher, below you can find some pictures I plan to humour my students with
Although math can be hard...
it can also be lots of fun!!!
Fostering Students' Love Of Learning - mathematics edition (competency 8)
To foster a love of learning in mathematics, I plan to create a positive and engaging environment by making math relevant, using real-world examples, making it fun, encouraging exploration, celebrating success, providing choice, creating a positive learning atmosphere, using technology, connecting with students, and being a role model.
- One way I can foster my students love of learning is by connecting with them through their interests and hobbies. From there I can incorporate my students interests in math class and show them just how FUN math can really be.
- Additionally, I love being able to get the class together to play games such as kahoot and quizz, these platforms can be used in math. I enjoy using these platforms for a change of paste and to have some fun with the whole class.
A Learning For All !
As an educator it is crucial for one to understand that every students learns in their own unique way and at their own individual pace.
My classroom supports the motto "learning for all" an inclusive, adaptive, and positive learning environment where diverse needs are met through differentiated instruction, collaborative learning, and personalized support. I want all my students to feel equal and comfortable in expressing their identities without qualm. The environment I create for my students is one where students are exposed to a great deal of diversity through many means of learning. I want my students to understand the world and be respectful towards themselves and all.
One example of fostering equality and diversity in elementary school math is by using culturally relevant word problems. For instance, instead of generic word problems, word problems can reflect the cultural backgrounds of the students in the classroom. This not only makes math more relatable and engaging but also validates the cultural identities of students in the classroom.
Educational article (supports equity, equality & diversity in the mathematics education)
The article "Promoting Equity Through Reasoning" by Mary F. Mueller and Carolyn A. Maher explores how mathematical reasoning can be used to promote equity in mathematics education.
Fostering equity, equality and diversity in the classroom can easily be done though mathematical reasoning. The goal is for students to want to share and feel good doing so.
In the article mentioned above they state the following "Differentiate. Appropriate teacher moves can facilitate how students share ideas." As discussed above, there is such importance with how an educator sets up their classroom and how they go about teaching.
teaching example: lesson enactment (completed during stage)
Brief Description
Instructional Goals
In this Grade 5 number string lesson, students will focus on developing fluency with multiplication and division facts. They will apply mental math strategies to solve related problems and communicate their thinking. The goal is for students to improve their ability to solve multiplication and division problems efficiently and accurately, using mental math techniques, and to justify their solutions
Instructional Goals
Instructional Goals
The beginning of the lesson entailed the mathematical goal of introducing the word “string” to students. The goal was to develop some understanding before transferring over into equations/situations that will be formed to demonstrate string.
Content Goals
Lesson Structure
Students will learn how proportional reasoning can be used to solve different equations. Students will learn why the strategy using the relation between equations works.
By setting up a proper introduction to a lesson, you heighten the chances of retention and prepare students to actively engage to be able to acquire the reasoning related to the lesson.
Lesson Structure
Lesson Structure
Students were introduced and/or refreshed to the concept of "string". The topic was introduced and targets the teaching goals of proportional reasoning. Students are shown how to solve different equations in multiple ways.
Students had the opportunity to part take in a lesson that included lots of classroom participation and an overview of what string is. Students then had the chance to work independently and the lesson ended with a regrouping whole group discussion.
My Vision
My philosophy for teaching elemetnary school math is rooted in the belief that every student can succeed. I create a positive, inclusive environment that encourages exploration and critical thinking. I want my students to look to understand math which is why I entend to use diverse approaches to promote engagement.
Link to Lesson
Below you can find attached a pdf file of the lesson !
A general overview & it's importance
Approaches include:
- Flexible Grouping
- Varied Instructional Strategies
- Flexible Content
- Varied assessment and feedback
Differentiated instruction;
- Addresses Diverse Learning Needs
- Students have different learning styles, abilities, and interests. Differentiated instruction ensures that all students have access to learning opportunities that are meaningful and relevant to them.
- Promotes Engagement;
- By providing choice and variety in instruction, students are more likely to stay engaged and motivated to learn.
- Enhances Understanding;
- Tailoring instruction to students' needs helps ensure that they grasp concepts more effectively. This can lead to improved academic performance and increased confidence.
- Fosters Independence;
- Differentiated instruction encourages students to take ownership of their learning by allowing them to work at their own pace and in a way that suits their learning style.
- Supports Inclusive Education;
- It promotes an inclusive classroom environment where all students are valued and supported, regardless of their learning differences.
In summary, differentiated instruction in math involves adapting teaching methods, materials, and content to meet the diverse needs of students. It promotes engagement, enhances understanding, fosters independence, and supports inclusive education.
Math games are valuable tools in differentiated instruction as they can cater to diverse learning needs, promote engagement and collaboration, and provide a fun and effective way for students to learn and practice math concepts.
My vision relies heavily on differentiated instruction and the idea that learning comes in different forms and processes for all. Math Games are just one simple approach to diversify and liven the class atmosphere.
teaching example: reflective moment
Division .l.
Lesson Title: Introduction to Division
Instructional Goals:
- Students will understand the concept of division as equal sharing or grouping.
- Students will learn to use division to solve problems involving equal sharing or grouping.
- Students will practice dividing whole numbers by one-digit divisors.
- Students will use visual representations and manipulatives to model division problems.
General Structure:
- Evaluating students prior knowledge and review of related concepts
- Short brief description as to what division is and how it is applied through in mathematics
- Guided practice
- Independent practice
- Classroom check in
- Group practice
- Classroom activity
The lesson structure effectively targets the instructional goals by starting with a review of multiplication, connecting it to division. It then explains division as sharing or grouping, using visual aids and manipulatives to make the concept concrete. The lesson includes guided and independent practice, allowing students to apply division to solve problems with whole numbers. It also encourages student engagement and provides ongoing assessment and feedback to monitor understanding and progress.
The lesson plan directly ties into my vision through its use of differentiated instruction which helps foster an inclusive environment to all. I believe that by developping a lesson with various means of understanding the concept of division, students are given multiple opportunities at mastering the concept through numerous techniques.