Blog Post: January 11th

Questions for Week

Throughout this week, I would rate this week a 4. This was a good week with taking over mathematics! This week, I was able to start taking over mathematics! This was an accomplishment for me because I have not taught that many math lessons before. My lessons taught me that my students are reading to continue building on fractions.  The students were able to understand the information presented and they will continue to learn off that. My short term efforts are still in line with my long term goals. Learning how to manage my time, and learning how to effectively interact with the students is something that will help me in my long term goals of being a teacher that is going to effectively teach students and provide students with what they need. I can spend more time focusing on my hooks and researching hooks for my lessons. I think I was more apprehension this week since I started taking over lessons. I was not as timid when it came to classroom management. My steps for next week are that I need to prepare for my math and reading lessons, as well as get my materials ready that I need to be printed. This can be done on Friday, to prepare for the upcoming week. 

Some data that I analyzed this week was at the beginning of my fraction lessons. The students were tested on two-digit by two-digit multiplication at the beginning of the week. Afterward, I was able to start teaching fractions. For morning work, the students worked on a worksheet that was dealing with identifying fractions. This was something that the students should have learned in 3rd grade. The students were able to answer these problems very quickly. The students all were able to understand the information. Which is very important, because the students needed this foundation in order to fully understand the lesson. Based off how they were doing on their morning work, I did not need to do a reteach of this information. 

Advice for my fellow student teachers: Get ahead! As much as you can. It is going to be crucial to plan ahead and start working on all things!

NC Standards

• Standard 1
• Throughout this week, I was able to help with Stanard 1A. I was able to take responsibility for all students learning during mathematics. I had to make sure that the students were learning the material. I also was able to use data to organize lessons, plan and set goals for my students. 
• Standard 2
• For standard, I was able to implement standard 2A. I was able to encourage an environment within the classroom that was inviting and respectful for my students. 
• Standard 3
• During this week, I had the ability to implement standard 3D. I was able to make instruction relevant for students by creating engaging hooks and activities for the students. During this week, I was able to plan these engaging activities and hooks for the following week. This is something that is going to make the students relevant for students. 
• Standard 4
• Throughout this week, I was able to implement standard 4C. I was able to use methods and materials that create a variety of instructional methods. Students worked on computers, with partners, and small groups throughout this week. 
• Standard 5 
• Throughout this week, I was able to implement the standard 5A. I was able to analyze student learning and have the ability to use that to drive data. 

Other

Throughout this week I have been able to work on edTPA as well as my behavior management. My CE does not need anything from my university supervisor and I do not need anything from my university supervisor.