HIRAM COLLEGE

EDUC 308

Math Method Outline

Fall 2009

Class Session 1

• Introductions - Collect student data• Discuss Syllabus• Distribute math attitude survey and complete• Skeleton Tower Problem - worksheets, cubes,

graphing calculators, standards• The students will participate in the lesson.

Discussion will continue next week. • Discuss Parts of an Effective Lesson worksheet• Set up observation times

Class Session 2

• Discuss Chapter 1 Beginning a Career as a Professional Math Teacher

• Use pages 4-6 to discuss a Working Portfolio• Pg.49 Transition Questions• Overview/Discuss 30 Teaching Methods and

Strategies• Discuss beginning of year responsibilities -

record ideas on word document • Discuss qualities of effective vs. non-effective

teachers

Class Session 2 Cont.

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 2 Gaining Students’ Cooperation in an Environment Conducive to Doing Mathematics

• Discuss the following concepts: • Pg. 51 allocated time vs. transition time

Pg. 59 destructive positive reinforcer

Pg. 67 body language and voice control

Pg. 70 Parents Communication and IEP

Pg. 87 Transitional Questions

Class Session 2 Cont.

• Skeleton Tower Problem - Patterns, Algebra, and Functions

• We will discuss teaching strategies, content standards (student friendly language), and design a rubric for the activity

• Distribute Algebra 1 and Pre Algebra texts• Set observation times and preview Chapter 3

and 4 assignments

Class Session 3

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 3 and 4 Motivating Students to Engage in Math learning activities and Developing Math Curricula

• Pg. 89 Intrinsically vs. Extrinsically motivated• Pg.94 Eight Points about Directions• Pg. 101 Ten Points about Large Group Presentations• Pg.108 Responding to Students’ Questions, • Pg. 118 Nine Points about Cooperative Learning • Pg. 122 Six Points about Independent Work Sessions• Pg. 127 Four Suggestions about Homework • PSSM, Content Standards, Pg. 167 Learning Level by

Objectives

Class Session 3 Cont.

• X Marks the Spot Lesson - Data Analysis• We will discuss teaching methods/strategies,

content standards• Examine OGT and 8th grade achievement test• Discuss calculator use vs. memorization• Discuss transitions in the classroom and lesson

pacing• Parts of a Lesson “Body” and “Evaluation”• Motivational Games - Battleship and Cartoon

Foxtrot• Article 17 Million to 1 by Steve Rushin

Class Session 4

• You’re Pulling My Leg - - Geometry and Measurement

• Compass and Clinometer Activity – Geometry and Measurement

• We will discuss teaching methods and strategies, content standards

• Distribute Algebra 1 Tests and examine student work

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 5 Construct Concepts and Discover Relationships

• These are the first two strategies for designing lessons

Class Session 5

• Randy Rat and Princess Dido Lesson – Geometry and Measurement

• Maximizing the Scenic View Isoperimetric Principle – Geometry and Measurement

• We will discuss teaching methods/strategies, content standards, project based lessons

• Use word document to list simple knowledge students should possess at the high and middle school levels

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 6 Leading Students to Develop Knowledge and Algorithmic Skills

• These are the next two strategies for designing lessons

Class Session 6

• How Big is Barbie? - Number Sense and Measurement

• We will discuss teaching methods and strategies, content standards, project based lessons

• Use Maxit, Diamonds, Function Machines and Math Baseball to show how games can be used for skill development.

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 7 Leading Students to Communicate with Mathematics

Class Session 6 Cont.

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 8 Leading students to Creatively Use Mathematics

• Article “Using Tiered Lessons in Mathematics” by Pierce and Adams from Mathematics Teaching in the Middle School

• Distribute packets on Tiering and Differentiated Lessons

• Discuss and show examples of I Charts

Class Session 7• Algebra Thinking First Experiences Activities -

Number Sense, Data Analysis• We will discuss teaching methods/strategies,

content standards • 8th DA 10, NS 6, M7, PFA 2, PFA 7, G1 7TH

DA4, NS5, M4, G2• Discovery Learning, Tutoring, Cooperative

Groups, Learning Modules will be discussed using these activities

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 9 Assessing and Reporting Students Progress with Mathematics

• Distribute Pre-Algebra Tests and examine student work - plan for intervention

Class Session 8

• Algebra Tiles - Patterns, Functions and Algebra

• We will discuss teaching methods/strategies, content standards

• Fostering Algebraic Thinking text discussions • Assessment Chapter 2 Intervention Test

(Crestwood Students) Discuss rubrics and devise intervention plans for individual students

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 10 Technology• Use computers to compile group questions from

the book “Fermat’s Last Theorem”

Class Session 9

• Teaching using the graphing calculator-packet - Number Sense, Patterns, Functions and Algebra, Data Analysis

• We will discuss teaching methods/strategies, content standards

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 10 Technology• Shared materials on teaching using

manipulatives and graphing calculator from Glencoe and McDougal, “Groundworks” Algebra Puzzles and Games

Class Session 10

• Use toys to teach math “Toy Racer” lesson Motion Problems - Patterns, Functions and Algebra

• We will discuss teaching methods/strategies, content standards

• Discuss lab group ideas: Wind Speed, Cell Growth, and Straw Project

• Discuss Software Review Activity. Give sample rubrics, evaluation forms, and web sites.

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 11 Analyzing Examples of Mathematics Curricula and Instructional Practice

Class Session 11

• Overview/Discussion Chapter 11 Analyzing Examples of Mathematics Curricula and Instructional Practice

• Discuss integrating mathematics in other subjects such as reading in the content area.

• We will discuss Mathematics in Poetry by Jeffrey Wanko

• We will discuss requirements for the final portfolio.

Class Session 12

• Final Exam

• Unfinished business

Assignment Description

• Each student will teach a total of seven lessons throughout the course to Crestwood Middle School 8th graders

• A lesson plan and reflection paper will be expected with each lesson taught (see lesson plan template)

• Each lesson will be evaluated by me (see class lesson evaluation form)

• Lesson Taught 10pts, Lesson Plan 10pts, Reflection Paper 5pts

Lessons

• Set Induction – students will introduce themselves to the class, present an introduction to a lesson and compile student information by survey

• Motivational Lesson – students will choose a high interest topic on their own, create a lesson plan and teach

Lessons

• Construct a Concept – students will design a lesson and mini-experiments that are consistent with Ohio Standards for construct-a-concept objectives

• Simple Knowledge - students will design a lesson and mini-experiments that are consistent with Ohio Standards for simple-knowledge objectives

Lessons

• Student Based Lesson – students are to design a lesson that focuses on student inquiry and encourages students to communicate with mathematics

• Teacher Based Lesson – students are to design a lesson that incorporates teaching strategies that have been learned in class with special detail to individual student learning styles and utilization of best teaching practices such as tiering and differentiation

Lessons

• Technology – students will design and teach a lesson utilizing technology such as computers, mathematical software, graphing calculators, ect.

Assignments

• Technology Software Review

Students will discuss how you should evaluate software by generating a form to assist with the evaluation

Students will then evaluate 2-3 software choices and complete the software evaluation form

Assignments

• Literature Activity

Students will create a lesson plan that incorporates reading and mathematics

The student will produce an artifact from this lesson that will included in their teaching portfolio

Assignments

• PortfolioThis will include all assigned questions from the text (approximately 45) 225pts.This will include all class activities (descriptions and standards correlation) 50pts.This will include all seven lesson plans and reflection papers 175pts.This will include technology software review and literature activity 50pts.This will include quizzes and final exam 100pts.