7.

Planning for Instruction

c. The teacher develops appropriate sequencing of learning experiences and provides multiple ways to
demonstrate knowledge and skill.

During my student teaching experience I

planned and taught a variety of lessons. I used multiple methods and strategies to allow students to
demonstrate their knowledge and skills. One method
was completing problems on the small white boards
so that I could instantly correct errors or re-teach
concepts on the spot. Another method was having
students correct their own homework, find their own
mistakes, and then ask for help on any questions
they still had on the content.
I also planned a WalkAround Review in the area of monomials, and factors, that served as a way for students to demonstrate their knowledge, as well as, correct their own
mistakes. All of the students received a starting
question. They answer the question and placed the
answer on the answer sheet next to number 1. Then
they walked around the room to find they answer
hanging from the wall. Once they found the answer
they flipped up the card hanging on the wall to reveal a new question. Then the student answer that
question that also led to another card and another
question. The students answered a total of fifteen
questions and at the culmination end right back at

their original question.

As an extra component the students also
wrote
down any
letters
that they
found on
the cards.
Once they
finished
all of the
questions
they unscrambled
the letters
The students are actively engaged in the
to answer
Walk Around Review.
the riddle,
What do
you get when you cut a Jack-o-lantern by its diameter?
Overall, the activity allowed the students to
have some fun searching around the room for their
answers and questions. The students also have the
opportunity to correct their
mistakes if they were unable
to find their answer they
knew to double check their
work. It also gave me an
opportunity to circulate and
provide help to students
when necessary and reinforce concepts and skills.

The students received a start card (orange) that led them to a card hanging
around the room. The students then flipped it up to find another question.

Reflection
During my time as a student teacher I had the opportunity to utilize and try a variety of methods that
actively engaged students. I also learned valued skills that gave students the opportunity to demonstrate their knowledge and use skills they have learned in unique contexts.