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Math 333
April 12, 2015
would not spend so much time on the first point of the lesson so that all points of the
lesson could be covered.
5. Do you think your lesson was an effective one?
Yes, I think the lesson was effective in the fact that I was able to allow students to see that
there is more than one way to solve a problem. I also believe that it is important for
students to play an active role in their learning and with this activity not only were
students able to demonstrate their work on the Smart Board, they were also able to agree
with a thumbs up, or disagree with a thumbs down with their classmates answer and
given a chance to explain. I also felt that I prompted students to think about the problem
in question by not simply giving the answers.
6. Could it have been more effective?
Yes, I always think that there could be room for improvement. For instance, I shouldnt
have spent so much of the activity time on the first point of the lesson so that I didnt feel
so rushed to make sure that all points of the lesson were covered. I also think that for the
lesson to be more effective that I should have all students names on popsicle sticks to
ensure that I dont call on one student more than others and all get the opportunity to
participate.
7. Were you comfortable asking questions?
Initially, I was not comfortable asking questions as my nerves got the best of me. I have
struggled all semester with writing lesson plans and didnt feel confident that I had
written an effective plan for this activity. However, as I got into the lesson, I began to feel
more comfortable asking students questions and having them come up to the board to
demonstrate their answers. I also think that presenting this activity to my peers played a
considerable role in my nervousness, I certainly didnt want them to think that my
activity was ineffective.
8. Could you have done this lesson without prior planning?
No, I could not have done this lesson without prior planning. With this activity being only
ten minutes, every one of those minutes count. Without planning and having materials
ready to go, it is certainly possible that I could have lost the interest of the entire class. As
a teacher, I want to know what I am doing before I do it to keep students on task and
engaged in learning and without prior planning, that would never be possible.