EED 364 Assignment 5 -Observing Math Instruction
Observe an elementary mathematics lesson. Write an essay of 1,300-1,500 words in which you address the following issues and summarize your observations:
1. What is the importance of having standards in mathematics? How do standards improve mathematics instruction? Compare and contrast traditional mathematics programs versus constructivist-type programs in addressing the standards. What are some of the limitations of both types of programs? Use scholarly research to defend your rationale.
2. What was the objective(s) of the lesson?
3. What National Council of Teachers of Mathematics (NCTM) standards were addressed?
4. What is the importance of having standards in mathematics? How do standards improve mathematics instruction?
5. What types of methods did you observe the teacher using? Give specific examples to support your observations?
6. Did the teacher differentiate instruction within a diverse classroom? If so, how? If not, how might the teacher have differentiated the instruction in a diverse classroom?
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