CSTP ELEMENT Inquiry Question
Lesson Series Topics
1.4 Using a variety of instructional
strategies, resources, and
technologies to meet students’
diverse learning needs
5.4 Using assessment data to
establish learning goals and to plan,
differentiate, and modify instruction
1.3 Connecting subject matter to
meaningful, real-life contexts
HYPOTHESIS(ES)
Data Types, Collection, and
POSSIBLE TEACHER INQUIRY QUESTIONS
What instructional strategies
should I implement to
effectively address
students’ diverse learning
needs?
How can I use formative
assessments data to modify
instruction and create an
effective lesson that meets
students’ diverse learning
needs?
How can I incorporate real-
world problems to improve
my students understanding
of math concepts?
(Measurable and Observable)
and Timeline
Implementing differentiated
instructional strategies will
increase engagement and
overall improvement in
student performance.
Implementing the Concrete
Representational Abstract
(CRA) approach will help me
to address students’ diverse
learning needs
Examining formative
assessment data and
modifying instruction based
on students' needs will lead
to observable improvements
in students’ performance.
Students who work with real
world math problems will
demonstrate improved
understanding of math
concepts and increase their
scores on math assessments.
7 lessons unit on equations
and inequalities.
During the concrete stage
students will use the
interactive model on Desmos
to balance the equations.
Next is the representational
step, students will use the
image of the scale to balance
equations. During the
abstract stage students will
primarily use numbers and
variables but will be
encouraged to draw a model
if needed. The unit will take
approximately three weeks.
7 lessons unit on equations
and inequalities.
The assessment data will be
analyzed throughout the
unit.
The unit will take
approximately three weeks.
Series on the Pythagorean
theorem. Students will
complete a portfolio project
to acquire a deeper
knowledge of the
Pythagorean theorem by
exploring its real-world
applications.
Timeline
Administer pre-assessment and post-
assessment after implementing the CRA
approach to measure the change in
students’ performance.
I will watch recording of class and
observe students’ engagement and
involvement after implementing the
CRA approach
Examine homework assignments and
determine if students are more
successful in completing assignments.
Review the results from warm-up
activities and exit tickets after
implementing the CRA approach to
measure the change in students’
performance.
Administer pre-assessment and post-
assessment after modifying instruction
based on formative assessment data.
I will examine formative assessment
data such as warm-ups and exit tickets
to see if the modifications improved
performance.
I will watch recording of class and
observe students’ performance after
modifying instruction based on
assessment data
I will analyze homework quality and
completion after instructional
modifications have been made.
Improved assessment results- I will
compare students assessments results
before and after working on the project.
I will watch recording of class and
observe students’ engagement and
participation during real-world problem-
solving activities.