Direct instruction

Teachers: Joshua Thornton Subject: Analysis and Conclusions

Standards:

Understanding how data relates to real time and drawing a relevant connecting conclusion.
Objectives (Explicit):

Picking out what information is important to what is asked and what is not substantial in order to
create and process concise conclusions.

Evidence of Mastery (Measurable):

Formative: Provide different forms of data (tables, graphs, integrated data) and assess how well students can extrapolate and
relate information towards questions.

Summative: Detail a specific experiment or two (roughly paragraph long) supplied with both important and dummy
information with questions that discuss separate parts of what is given and processed into a final conclusion.

Sub-objectives, SWBAT (Sequenced from basic to complex):

Beginning with data interpretation and the various kinds of graphical analysis that can present itself
Scaling up, starting with small pools of data or short strings of information to sort through and process
for relevancy.
Moving bigger with time and introducing more pitfalls that one encounters in real life encounters and
how to theorize solutions.
Not necessarily the last step, but allowing firsthand experience in running the machine and allowing
the possibility to notice their own errors through corresponding faulty data would be a splendid
addition.
Key vocabulary: Materials/Technology Resources to be Used:

Analysis: Detailed examination of the elements or structure While not required using information processed by real
Data Collection: The process of gathering and measuring apparatus would be much more relevant than randomly
information on variables of interest, in an established systematic chosen numbers. Aside from that, a few programs for
fashion that enables one to answer stated research questions, test initial data calculation examples and a calculator are all
hypotheses, and evaluate outcomes. that is necessary.
Experimental: Research that plays the role of testing hypothesis,
typically in controlled laboratory settings
Given: Specified or stated.
Abstract: A summary of the contents of a book, article, or formal
speech.
Theory: A proposed explanation whose status is still conjectural
and subject to experimentation.
Conclusion: A judgment or decision reached by reasoning.
Error: A measure of the estimated difference between the
observed or calculated value of a quantity and its true value.

Opening (state objectives, connect to previous learning, and make relevant to real life)
State subject, purpose of objectives in interpretation and analysis as well as collecting into a proper conclusion. Connect to
previous and future experiments by going over familiar data and calculation. Give ample examples from previous works
preferably with cool tie ins that would catch interest either in visual or relation. Relevance to real life included in data and
experiments of significance. Recount previous lesson points to keep students on track.

Teacher Will: Student Will: Consider the process of how analysis and
conclusion goes. Begin relations to the given template
Present interesting experiments that class would find both and/or example to prior knowledge and create
intriguing and relevant. Something within the syllabus expectations as to what may occur in the future.
and Objective but that kids would also find an appeal in. (Chorally respond when given the chance.)
Relate to current events in terms of perhaps safety
regulations set and how to calculate those while avoiding
erroneous data. (Possibly an experiment done by them)
before, one they will do or even a topic suggested by
them previously.

Question students what exactly the information means

and move into drawn conclusions from analysis while
maintaining attention to pull out faulty data.

Why is this set of information relevant based on question

wording? How do you decide if the information is
important to you?
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Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation

Charts and graphs may help here, specifically for brainstorming. Rather than expecting students to remember
everything perfectly, create visual representation they may copy to better help retention.

Some students may not want to be vocal about sharing, so instead this could be done on paper and submitted or
done by my lead.

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Strategy:

Multipresentation style. Give out visuals as well as verbal instructions for students to gather information from.
Discuss professionalism and what is to be sought, changed, and expected. Use real life examples.

Adaptation 1:

Students with ADHD: Work on finding examples that are more suitable for the student rather than something that
may or may not be more directed towards the class as a whole to catch their interest. Spend some time with the
student and figure out what they are interested learning about and mold the lesson into a topic similar to their
interest. When teaching the more drawn out portion and harder to swallow information about writing and data
acquisition, do so in chunks and regularly check with the student to ensure their focus.

Adaptation 2:
 Students with Learning Disorders: Preferably after class but can also be done during a moment of student work
time, approach the student struggling with the concept and sit down with them to work out a piece of writing with
them. Explore all the thoughts behind what to create, why and how, at their own pace so not to lose them. If not
enough time is available, allow for them to come in early, late, or set up your own time to iron out difficulties.

Teacher Will: Run students through their steps and be
actively ready to help complete connections being made
between data, analysis, and conclusion made.
Question posed: How can you, when writing a report,
best quantify your data into an interesting and relevant
conclusion?
Can you construct two separate conclusions in regards to
two difference topics given identical information? (Think
Accuracy vs. Precision.)
Student Will:
1. Read through a given experiment without a written
conclusion.
2. Formulate the best conclusion they can gather from
a base analysis.
3. Be given what the genuine conclusion says.
4. Shown a few more experiments to develop more
ideas and basic calculations.
5. Allow free reign to collect chosen experiments into
analysis and conclusions.

In terms of labs, Ice cream lab with some extra unneeded

data fits the bill. Simple instructions to follow but enough
science to question.

Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation

Read aloud for students struggling to contain and process all of the information. Take it in steps and point out what
signals something important and what doesnt.
Explore

Picking or Random partners. If observations indicate that some may work better with others they can be chosen to
group together, or allowed free reign to pick them. This may also harm individuals so the choice must be well
thought out.

UDL

Strategy:

Group activity. Give students a chance to meet and share their ideas on how they personally write their conclusions
and make analysis. Wander around listening in on students, offering occasionally interjections, and supplying ideas
to think on for topics being discussed by group.

Adaptation 1:
Communication Disorders: Specifically place in a group that can understand the student and who they feel
comfortable communicating with. If not possible then consider substituting self in an environment comfortable to
the student. Perhaps through writing only, or even by drawing pictures in relation to the different sections of the
lab. Ensure that they are not spending extra energy and focus just trying to communicate with the people around
them.

Adaptation 2:

ELN students: Similar to communication disorders but with the opportunity to bring in someone from the outside to
assist them. If necessary a teacher proficient in their language can be asked to come in (who will have pre-
emptively been run through the process that is about to occur) and participate with the student, acting both as a
translator and as a partner for any activities. If there is a student who can fill this role all the better. If the student
 prefers to work alone, proceed with regular check-ups just to ensure that there are no gaps in understanding due to a
language barrier.

Teacher Will: Student Will:

Gather student observations in terms of both personally
made and professionally made while remaining opens to
questions of inquiry that may have not been answered.
Provide students with their own information to analyze
through visual representations as well as written
instruction either in class from previous days or after
class through email, etc.
What is the difference between relevant information and
extraneous data and how could context change this frame
of reference?
Focusing on proper topics and sorting information in
accordance of purpose as they decide and ruminate on
questions they may have.
Reveal strategies they noticed and tricks to spotting
dummy information or information that is not
important enough through their exit tickets.
Being able to, when given data/information, pick out
what is relevant and needed to be discussed upon.

Relate how visual data from different apparatus can be

recorded and deciphered through a simple exit ticket
example as they leave.

Co-Teaching Strategy/Differentiation

Students struggling with English may need a translated version as small details can be very important and
Elaborate

detrimental if overlooked.

Large text or even simplified version with less distractions can help focus.

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Strategy:

Show and Tell back. Allow students to represent their information and progress themselves, asking prompting
questions to get information from the student for other students to hear. Perhaps in the form of reading what they
had written, ideas they formulated, or even just answering short one liners provided by me as a prompt.

Adaptation 1:

Students with emotional disorders: For students that may not be able to control themselves during public
presentation, instead make the show and tell backs private with students. During an activity or some other
scheduled time, pull students aside and assess them individually. When assessing the student with emotional issues,
be sure to handle them accordingly, and gently work towards assessment without trying to pick at how they are
acting or why it is individual. (Reprimanding is not here nor now.)

Adaptation 2:

Students with motivation Issues: There are two likely outcomes, either the student has done no work prior but has a
strong understanding of the concept and may portray this in a show and tell back as they exhibit profound
knowledge, or a lack of understanding to match with the work they feel unmotivated to complete. While this is a bit
 late in the process to start addressing motivation issues we must assume that adjustments have been made
accordingly in the prior steps as well, so if issues persist at this point or are not yet solved what could be done is
that those still exhibiting strong problems can be assisted with, either by their friend or chosen partner, to help
serve as a reminder and motivation. If they are showing proficiency now but were not prior then simply continue
the steps taken before this assessment/individual work.

Closing/Student Reflection/Real-life connections:

Real life connections will be constantly made as examples used are relevant in both current and past science. Student
reflection will come through both their reports/conclusions they will write in the future alongside examining what they
previously wrote and being able to clean them to a professional standard with their acquired knowledge. Closing will
include a final few examples given that are expected to be up to a level of professionalism that would be expected in society
and in being able to sort out bad data collected. Will attempt a sort of closing activity, like I care Why? To even more
relate what was learned to real life importance.