Pre-February-Meeting Module Overview
This module consists of two parts that promote the integration of Intel content and various instructional resources . You are strongly encouraged to complete these tasks in the order presented so that we can maximize the scaffolding provided by each activity. Pay close attention to due dates so that you don't miss required discussions or submissions.
This module will consist of 2 general tasks:
- Reading & discussion in MLC
- Prepare an Intel Math lesson informed by CTS.
A. Reading from the Intel Math Program "Reference Manual" (white book) (reinforce the content)
Read article #2, page 131 - 133, “Ed’s Strategy for Solving Division Problems.”
When you meet in your MLC, begin your discussion of lesson planning & CTS with a reflection on this article. How does this article impact your thoughts on what students bring to the table prior to instruction? Have you ever encountered a student’s different way of thinking, solving, discussing, approaching mathematics? How can you encourage alternative ways of thinking of mathematics while “staying the course” in terms of your own objectives, content standards, and, perhaps, limitations in understanding what the student is doing? Continue reflecting, as well, on how the Intel Math Program and your experiences as a learner in this program are impacting your view of mathematics, mathematics teaching and learning, your students and yourself.
You are required to meet in your Mathematics Learning Community prior to the first week of February and discuss this reading as one of your tasks. While in your MLC keep a record/summary of this discussion and submit an MLC report via the report submission tool on the course website: http://oak.ucc.nau.edu/ald4/KIM.htm .
B. Prepare an Intel Math Lesson Informed by CTS
Use the attached document, “Prepare a Lesson informed by CTS (KIM #2),” to guide you through the development of a lesson plan based on Intel Math content and informed by portions of a CTS guide. You may work on this lesson plan individually or in pairs (please, no groups larger than 2 or 3).
This assignment is practice in incorporating research on student learning and student misconceptions into your lesson planning. This assignment will lead you through choosing a topic associated with the content covered in the Intel Math Program and using CTS as a way to guide the development of your lesson planning. This assignment is meant to provide practice with CTS materials and the application of content covered as part of the Intel Math program. As part of this assignment you are required to choose a content/topic addressed in Intel Mathematics in Units 1 – 6 and adapt it for use in your classroom. Although it would be best to choose a topic that is relevant to your instruction, you will not necessarily be required to actually implement this assignment or lesson plan. This assignment can be completed individually or in pairs depending on the grade level make up of your MLC.
A printed copy of the completed lesson plan is due at our next face-to-face meeting in February.
C. Mathematics Learning Community Meeting (consolidate the learning)
Meet with your MLC at least once between January 5th and our February face-to-face meeting. Continue to reflect on your teaching and experiences with Intel.
At your MLC meeting(s):
- Discuss and reflect on the reading, “Ed’s Strategy for Solving Division Problems”
- Share, compare and collaborate on the development of your CTS & Intel-based lesson plan.
After your MLC meeting(s):
Have one person fill out an electronic MLC meeting record at http://oak.ucc.nau.edu/ald4/KIM.htm . (One of these will be submitted by one person in your MLC after each meeting. Rotate duties on who is responsible for filling out & submitting the record sheet after each meeting.)
Due at next face-to-face meeting:
- Hard copy of your CTS-informed lesson plan