Claflin University School of Education

EDUC 450: Professional Clinical Practice Reflective Lesson Plan Model Name: Whitley Hurd PART I: PLANNING Title of Lesson Source Subject Area (s) Grade Level Transformation This lesson was an original idea. Math 5th Grade 5-4.5 The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes an understanding of congruency, spatial relationships, and relationships among the properties of quadrilaterals. Its important that students remember the formulas to figure out the perimeter of different shapes. Perimeter is the measurement of the outside of a figure. Date: April 11, 2013

Curriculum Standards

Description and Background Information

Lesson Objectives

The students will be able to predict the results of multiple transformations on a geometric shape when combinations of translation, reflection, and rotation are used. For students who dont understand the material, I will present it for them on an internet source called Prezi and use different manipulatives to help them understand the perimeter of a shape. Students learn better with hand-on materials. For students who have already mastered the concept, I will allow them to assist other students who dont understand the content completely. And for the students who speak little English, they will be paired with a classmate to assist them in their learning process. It is important for the students to learn the perimeter of shapes because it give the students a chance to use math that they my need to use outside of school. Many careers like architecture, aeronautical and graphics design include the use of perimeter on a regular basis.

Varying Objectives for Individuals Needs

Statement of Purpose

Materials and Resources

Teacher: Computer PACT Mathematics Book SC State Standards Whiteboard

Student: Paper Pencil

Anticipatory Set

Transformation of the Cookies! The students will be given a Ziploc bag with three sugar cookies. The students must demonstrate a reflection, translation, and rotation of the cookies.

Part II: IMPLEMENTATION

Pre-assessment

Prior to the lesson, I will ask them general questions about perimeter and give some examples to see if they really understand. For example: Im walking around the playground, which is shaped like a square. How far would I have to walk if the one side of the park was 6ft?

Teacher Modeling or Demonstration

During guided practice, I will model how the students should show their work when they are trying to find a perimeter of a shape. I will also model the proper technique to find the perimeter of a shape.

Guided Practice

During the direct instruction using the Prezi website, the students and we completed it as a class. The students will also receive a worksheet on perimeter which we will complete together.

Checking for Understanding

I will ask students to raise their hands if they have questions or dont understand. Then I will call on specific students to ask specific questions to those who I know who are not focused. Here are some of the questions I asked: what is the formula to find the perimeter of a square? What is the formula to find the perimeter of a rectangle? I will also allow the students to play in a race to answer specific questions on the white board.

Independent Practice

The student will complete a short class activity with a few questions from the content learned for the day. They will have to complete the activity independently.

Closure

Each student will have to tell me one thing they learned from the day. I also reminded them of the importance of perimeter.

Assessment (attach to lesson plan)

They will complete a worksheet on transformations to determine if the students understand the content.

Extension Activities

The students will have another fun perimeter worksheet for homework. The answers will unlock a secret picture. They can receive help from parents, friends, or family member to help improve their performance.

Technology

To assist in the students learning process by using the White Board and an internet source called Prezi. I will use it to present information to the students. The students will be able to read the content as well as hear the content being taught.

Connection Across the Curriculum

Science- We will discuss the perimeter of different solids that they can actually hold. Social Studies-We will discuss the perimeter of different historical figures discussed in the social studies book. English-The students will have to read the problems fluently.

PART III: REFLECTION

Strengths

I believe my instructional strategies were very good. The students loved the technology so they definitely retained the information from that. I randomly choose students to answer specific questions throughout the lesson. Overall, I believe I created a good lesson plan. All the students were trying to participate in all the activities.

Weaknesses

I didnt have a weakness in my instructional technique. All of the students were engaged during the entire lesson. Even the students who usually doesnt focus for along period of time, stayed focused for the duration of the lesson.

Suggestions for Improvement

I wouldnt change anything with this lesson plan. All of the students were engaged in the learning process.
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