Benchmark- Integrating Science and Mathematics

Integrating Science and Mathematics Benchmark

Student Name

Grand Canyon University: EED 364

Date

(INTRO)

Development, Learning, and Motivation

In this section you need to demonstrate that you know, understand, and methodically use the major concepts, principles, theories, and research related to development of children and young adolescents to construct learning opportunities that support individual students’ development, acquisition of knowledge, and motivation.

Science

In this section you need to demonstrate that you know, understand, and use fundamental concepts of physical, life, and earth/space sciences. You must show that you methodically designed and implemented age-appropriate inquiry lessons to teach science, to build student understanding. Be sure to refer to the standards addressed in the unit plan, and remember to also have all of the 12 science processes present, and each are thoroughly explained.

Mathematics:

In this section you need to demonstrate that you know, understand, and use the major concepts and procedures that define numbers and operations, algebra, geometry, measurement, and data analysis and probability. You need to show how you consistently engage in problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connections, and representation. Be sure to refer to the standards addressed in the unit plan.

Integrating and Applying Knowledge for Instruction

In this section you need to demonstrate that you know, understand, and methodically planned and implemented instruction based on knowledge of students, learning theory, connections across the curriculum, curricular goals, and the community.

Adaptation to Diverse Students

In this section you need to demonstrate that you know and understand how elementary students differ in their development and approaches to learning, and methodically created instructional opportunities that are adapted to diverse students. Remember to name the differentiation strategies for the specific diverse groups.

Development of Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

In this section you need to demonstrate that you know, understand, and use a variety of teaching strategies that encourage elementary students’ development of critical thinking and problem solving. Be sure to name the differentiation strategies and activities used to develop these skills. Also make sure to support how students of many learning styles and strengths can benefit from the differentiation, and problem–solving activities/strategies you have included

Active Engagement in Learning

In this section you need to demonstrate that you are using the knowledge and understanding of individual and group motivation and behavior among students at the K-6 level to foster active engagement in learning, self-motivation, and positive social interaction and to create supportive learning environments.

Assessment for Instruction

In this section you need to demonstrate that you know, understand, and strategically uses formal

and informal assessment strategies to plan, evaluate, and strengthen instruction that will promote

continuous intellectual, social, emotional, and physical development of elementary students. Be

sure your assessments are comprehensive and are aligned with the unit plan objectives. Make

sure you have included informal and/or formal assessment that align with objectives, as well as

authentic, formative and/or summative assessments.

Professional Growth, Reflection, and Evaluation

In this section you need to demonstrate that you are aware of and reflecting on the practice in light of research on teaching, professional ethics, and resources available for professional learning. Please be sure to explain how you are actively seeking out opportunities to grow professionally.

Conclusion

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