ICL 7059: Lesson Plan Revision

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Kia Benton

Dr. C

University of Memphis

3.20.25

Lesson Plan

Content Area: Mathematics (8th Grade)

Grade Level: 8th Grade

Learning Objective(s):

The level of the concept covered here involves solving different algebraic equations with more steps accomplished.

They will be able to solve algebra equations and relate the results to problems from real-world situations.

Instructional Strategies:

Integrative Model

Gallery Walk: The lesson starts with having the students move around the classroom to different locations where they will come across various field algebraic equations poster-sized. At each assigned station, they will work in groups in order to solve the equations and make some answers on the online document to be online. The actions that the groups will be asked to take are that they will be required to describe to the class how they came up with the answer to the problem.

Socratic Seminar: This will follow the gallery walk where students will engage in a Socratic Seminar. The teacher will guide the students and ask them to discuss the strategy that was applied in solving the equations. It will lead to the creation of questions that are higher in complexity, like “In an equation, which operation is performed first?” and “What does the answer to a particular problem indicate in real life?”

How was culturally responsive teaching addressed in this lesson?

This aspect of culturally responsive teaching was done by ensuring that problems that are used in the lesson are real and can be found in the students’ culture. For instance, the equations are going to be derived from budgetary, sporting, or travel-related contexts, which are bound to represent different cultures. That is why, during the Socratic Seminar, the students will be able to not only discuss the topic with their peers but also to share their experience and approaches for solving equations. Moreover, the lesson incorporates group work so that students with different experiences can discuss in a different section, as it will be helpful in the learning process.

How can/will technology enhance student learning?

Incorporation of technology will be done by the use of whiteboards, which the students will use in the demonstration of their steps in solving problems. For the gallery walk aspect of the activity, the students will take notes through Google Docs to write down the solutions of the group. In addition, during the Kahoot! which will be employed as a fun quiz following the Socratic Seminar discussion to ensure the mastery of topics through a game-like quiz format pertinent to the topics discussed.

Assessment Reflection

1.What assessment(s) will measure student learning and progress of learning objectives?

The main form of captivity assessment for this lesson shall involve a quiz after the Socratic Seminar section in which the students will solve other new numerical formative problems for the same lessons, which involves formulating algebraic equations from the problem-solving aspect of the lesson. Moreover, the conduct in the gallery walk and Socratic Seminar will also be rated based on the observation and self- check that the student will fill in to check his behaviors on the group work and discussion.

2.Through what authentic performance task(s) will students demonstrate the desired understandings?

In the end, the students will be expected to present in groups to portray their understanding of how they arrived at the solutions of the algebraic equations at their respective stations. They will write their descriptions and thinking process using mathematical terms and give examples of how one can apply these steps to concrete activities.

3. By what criteria will performances of understanding be judged?

The competitors’ performances will be evaluated by the following criteria:

Accuracy: Correctness of the solutions to the algebraic equations.

Mathematical Reasoning: Full disclosure of the strategies used throughout the solution procedures to the equation as well as the justification of the steps taken.

Engagement: With regards to the gallery walk and Socratic Seminar as well as students’ ability to respond and interact with their peers during the class.

4.Through what other evidence will students demonstrate achievement of learning objectives?

Students will also be assessed based on the reflections that they will have prepared in their respective groups, which will be handed in after the seminar. These reflections will be based on the approach to solving equations as well as the relation made with real-life situations.

5.How will students reflect upon and self-assess their learning?

At the end of the lesson plan, students are expected to fill in a reading in which the students will be required to assess their comprehension of the mathematical concepts taught, their contribution during the discussions, and the demonstration of strategies during the gallery walk. They will also be able to discuss the problem-solving activities and understand what can be done to enhance them.