Assessment of Math

Co-operative Groups:
A great way to get students moving around and getting physical such as making shapes with their bodies or attempting to make geometric shapes. It is important to be careful and not make students sit down for large periods of time because they can begin to lose focus and then they are not engaged in their learning. Everyone's voice in the classroom should be heard and there should always be opportunities for every student to contribute therefore provide students with oral clues. Grouping students in pairs is an effective strategy for collaborative work in math and if needed then students can compare their work with another pair beside them. If groups are too large that does not provide fair opportunities for everyone in the group to be a contributing member.

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Clapping Institute:
In class, the activity clapping institute was demonstrated to provide understanding that as educators it is important to give every student clear targets and share learning goals and clear success criteria. As educators we are not simply at the front of the class partaking in direct instruction but our role is to facilitate and guide students in their learning experience. When students are problem solving it is a great opportunity to assess their knowledge and application. Involving students in their own formative assessment allows them to set personal goals, opportunities to try again, and the result is that learning happens.

"Dont' Make Careless Mistakes"
Never tell students to not make careless mistakes. Mistakes are a part of the learning process and students do not mean to make careless mistakes it can be a cruel thing to say that can discourage students from progressing.

Keep Learning Goals Simple:
A great way of getting students to understand the learning goals is to collaborate with students to develop the success criteria. Monitor students progress and adjust instruction when appropriate. Not all teaching strategies are going to work out and keeping track and reflecting on lessons allows educators to make adjustments in the future based on what worked and what did not. It is important to have discussions with students to see what strategies are working best for them based on their learning styles and needs.