Context:

This math lesson was developed under the supervision of my cooperating teacher during my student teaching at Oxford Elementary in the fall of 2009.

Impact:

This was a hands on activity that I thought was fun to do with the studnets.  It was good for me to see how much fun they were having while they were learning the Order of Operations.  I will do more of these types of lessons.

Alingment:

Standard 2: Elementary teachers have a broad knowledge and understanding of the major concepts in mathematics.

Indicator 1: Teachers have knowledge of number sense, numeration, and numerical operation. Teachers:

Details:  Apply four basic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) with symbols and variables to solve problems and to model, explain, and develop computational algorithms.

This standard was met threw the different math assignments that I gave to the students as we progressed into the year.  They learned the Different Number Operations, Order of Operations, and writing and solving equations.

Standard 9: Elementary teachers understand and use the processes of problem solving, reasoning and proof, communication, connection, and representation as the foundation for the teaching and learning of mathematics.

Indicator 1: Elementary teachers develop instruction in problem solving that enable all students to:

Detail: Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving;

Detail: Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems;

Detail: Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving.

Indicator 3: Teachers develop instruction in communication that enable all students to:

Detail: Organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication;

Detail: Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others;

Indicators 1 and 3 were met for standard 9 by having the students come up with different ways to order the numbers to get different answers.  The students also worked with each other giving them the opportunity to talk with their class mates.  They were also given the opportunity to question their friends if they did not think that the math problem was correct.

Standard 16: Elementary teachers develop as leaders in their schools and communities by staying informed about educational policy issues and supporting professional development. Elementary teachers participate in co-curricular activities, provide leadership in student and curriculum involvement, and connect these activities to the development of citizenship ideals in their students.

Indicator 6: Teachers welcome classroom observation by other professionals and initiate professional dialogue regarding teaching methods and instructional delivery.

Indicator 9: Teachers understand the importance of collaborating with colleagues to strengthen content, research, and pedagogy as well as with the community to provide quality instruction that meets state competencies.