Micro Lesson 3: A lesson on graphing coordinates

Micro Lesson 3: Graphing Coordinates

Reflection- Assessing Prior Knowledge and Planning Instructions:

·         What do the students need to know prior to the lesson?

Prior to the lesson my students will need to know math skills that they have learned throughout the year that lead up to this lesson. The students will also need to know how to use a computer and surf the internet safely.

·         How will prior knowledge and experience be assessed?

Prior knowledge and experience will be assessed within previous lessons. The students have already done many activities and assignments that use math skills that lead up to this lesson as well as computer skills. The teacher will help guide those students that may have trouble with these areas of learning however, most students will already know how to use these skills.

·         How will you use this information in the planning process?

I will use my previous knowledge from other lessons to help me with my planning process. This will help me because I know what students still need clarification with certain math concepts as well as basic computer skills. Also with results from previous lessons I will be able to gage my questions so that my students are reviewing what we have previously learned as well as grasping the new material at the same time. 

·         Why should the content of this lesson be taught at this grade level?

The content of this lesson should be taught to fourth grade students as an introduction to fifth grade math because it is centered toward the fifth-grade standards. This lesson is usually taught towards the end of the year because it is an introductory lesson to 5^th grade concepts.

·         How do the objectives that you have for the lesson align with the standards?

The objectives that I wrote for the lesson align with the standards because I rewrote the standards in objective form so that the students could benefit from the standard as a whole.

·         When will the lesson be taught in the course of the school year? Why?

This lesson will be taught at the end of the year because it is meant to introduce the students to 5^th grade materials.

Reflection-Designing Instructions:

·         Why are you using the instructional methods you have described?

I am using the instructional methods that I have described so that I can keep my students engaged in the learning throughout the whole lesson as well as to incorporate technology into my students learning.

·         How do the instructional methods align with what you know about best practices (think about your methods classes)?

My instructional methods align with what I have been taught about best practices because like I previously stated, my students stay engaged throughout the whole lesson. They are asked to watch a video about graphing coordinates as well as participate in guided practice by using a whiteboard marker and a sheet protector to follow along with instruction. During the independent practice, the students are required to participate in an educational graphing game that is used to expand their knowledge of the content. Finally, at the end of the lesson they must hand in an exit ticket before leaving class. I filled this lesson with lots of hands on learning so that there is little to no time for being off task.

·         How are you engaging students in creative and higher order thinking?

I am engaging my students in creative and higher order thinking by participating in an online game that challenges them. They also have to participate in a class discussion about the graphs at the beginning of the lesson.

Reflection- Planning Assessment:

·         How does the assessment align with the standards and objectives of this lesson?

This assessment aligns with the standards and objectives because it requires them to correctly fill out an exit ticket and create a dinosaur picture based on the coordinates. Students will be able to use axes to define a coordinate system and use coordinates to plot points on a grid and demonstrate this through the assessment.

·         How does the assessment demonstrate that the students have been successful in learning the content?

The assessment demonstrates that the students have been successful in learning the content because the students have to have an understanding of how to graph coordinates and create pictures in order to score 80% or better on this assessment.

·         How does the assessment demonstrate student engagement in higher order thinking?

The assessment demonstrates student engagement in higher order thinking because the students must use the knowledge that they learn to pass the assessment or exit ticket at the end of the class period.  

·         How does the assessment demonstrate that the individual student needs were met?

The assessment demonstrates that the individual students needs were met because the assignment can easily be modified by the teacher to accommodate particular students. If the student does poorly on the exit ticket than the teacher will go back and review the lesson concepts with the student.

Reflection- How does your lesson meet each of the ISTE NET’s Standards?

·         How does your lesson meet Standard 1: Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning and Creativity?

My lesson inspires creativity because it allows students to plot coordinates themselves and draw the picture that the coordinates display. They can even use crayons to color in the dinosaur if they have time. At the beginning of the lesson students even get to have free drawing time and freely draw graphs that they are familiar with.

·         How does your lesson meet Standard 2: Provide Digital Age Learning Experiences and Assessment?

My lesson includes digital age learning because students are asked to use the internet, a computer, a keyboard and an online resource to play a coordinate game and better familiarize themselves with the content of the lesson. They also need to be aware of safety when it comes to surfing the internet.

·         How does your lesson meet Standard 3: Model Digital Age Work& Learning?

My lesson includes digital age modeling because I provide an example to my students of how to play the coordinate game. I also have them follow along with me through the guided practice so that they get a good understanding of how to plot coordinates on their own graphs.

·         How does your lesson meet all four elements of Standard 4: Promote and Model Digital Age Citizenship and Responsibility by:

§  advocating, modeling, and teaching safe, legal, and ethical use of digital information and technology, including respect for copyright, intellectual property, and the appropriate documentation of sources.

§  addressing the diverse needs of all learners by using learner-centered strategies providing equitable access to appropriate digital tools and resources.

§  promoting and modeling digital etiquette and responsible social interactions related to the use of technology and information.

§  developing and modeling cultural understanding and global awareness by engaging with colleagues and students of other cultures using digital-age communication and collaboration tools.

My lesson promotes correct use of digital citizenship and responsibility because I remind my students what is appropriate and what is not appropriate when working online. I also model this as well. I also monitor my students throughout their independent practice to make sure that they are practicing appropriate digital citizenship. Finally, my student are aware of consequences that may be given for the abuse of the internet and technology.

Lesson Plan Link:

https://docs.google.com/a/nau.edu/document/d/1aMxLH3OYtzo0BdLtOoc4Z1UcgxteEbE8oWgKweSp610/edit?usp=sharing