Peer observation reflection:

On Wednesday, March 2, 2016, I taught a lesson about write three digit numbers, this was my
first lesson. I was very happy because my friend Amna attended this lesson to observe me.
At the beginning of the class, I told them a story about three animals (fish, Penguin, and
kangaroo). I also showed them the base ten blocks and asked them about the name of each
cube; I wrote numbers, and I asked students about the place value of each digit. Then I gave
each student one small board. I put the pictures of Base 10 blocks (tens and ones) on the
board. For example, I put two tens and five ones. I asked students to write the two-digit
number on the small board (25), I did that three times. Then I show them three boxes (ones,
tens, and hundreds). I asked them to guess what inside the boxes? Then I asked them to
count the blocks that inside the boxes. After that, I gave each group a card divided into three
section ones, tens and hundred also I gave them pictures of cubes (tens, ones and hundred);
each group got a different number of cubes. I asked them to count the cubes and to write the
three-digit number on the card, each number under each section. I asked students to present
their answer. I gave each student a paper divided into three section (ones, tens and hundred)
and one card contained the picture of base ten blocks. I asked them to write a three-digit
number on the paper. I asked them to write the whole number at the back of the paper. After
they finish, I asked students to open students book page 37 and solve the questions. I used
the iPad, (number pieces app). I represented three-digit numbers by using the number pieces
app. I asked students to write the number on the small board.
I agree with Amna "when she wrote; she engaged the students in a good way when she
started the lesson with a story about three animals (fish, Penguin, and kangaroo). I think the
best way to engage students is by telling them a story. I also agree with her when she said, I
like that she used the cubes to explain the lesson on how to write a number with three digits.
I believed that we should use mathematical tools in each lesson to help students to understand
the lesson.
The lesson was good, and everything went smoothly however next time I will try to do more
activities. Moreover, I will use more strategies such as positive reinforcement for a group
and individually.