Assessment Description:
The K-12 Standards for Mathematical Practice describe various skills that educators should seek to develop in students. These standards describe student behaviors, help to ensure an understanding of math, and focus on developing reasoning and building mathematical communication. Incorporating the eight Standards for Mathematical Practices (or as many as you can) into lessons not only helps students develop specific skills, but it also helps to ensure learning is happening on a deeper level and in a meaningful way.
Part 1: Digital Presentation
Your principal has tasked you to create a professional development on the eight mathematical practices for the teachers at your K-8 school. Choose a grade band (K-3, 4-6, or 7-8) to gear your presentation towards. Focusing on the mathematics domain "Operations and Algebraic Thinking," create a 12-15 slide digital presentation for your teacher peers and then narrate your presentation through GoReact by using the screen share function. You must have your camera on during the narrated presentation. Your presentation should include the following: Need Assignment Help?
- One slide for each practice that can be printed and displayed as a classroom poster. Each of these slides should include at a minimum the title of the practice, a visual/illustration of the practice, and a caption for the visual/illustration.
- Three technology tools that can be used to engage students in the mathematical practices with an explanation of how each one can be used during instruction, practice, and/or assessment.
- Five strategies for teachers when implementing the mathematical practices during instruction.
- Two examples of how the mathematical practices could develop students' critical thinking and problem-solving skills across content areas.
- Include a title slide and reference slide.
Part 2: Reflection in GoReact
Once you post your narrated presentation, you will see it on the GoReact dashboard. Enter the playback screen by clicking the thumbnail. Watch the video and make at least two specific comments by bookmarking and making a comment explaining where you see the following:
- Biggest strength of your presentation and delivery
- A place where you could improve your presentation and delivery to help you grow as a future educator
There are two ways to access GoReact for this assignment. When accessing it through the calendar view, select the "Open Assignment" button to begin work. When accessing it through the Topic content, select the "Go to Assessment" button to begin work.
Remember, video and audio quality is essential and should be taken into consideration. Ensure your video is filmed with sufficient lighting and the volume is adequate for viewers to hear. Intonation, expression, proper speech, and professional attire are expected.
The presentation should include graphics that are relevant to the content, visually appealing, and use space appropriately.
Support the assignment with 3-5 scholarly resources.
Once you receive a grade for the assignment in Halo, return to the GoReact assignment to view additional feedback given by the instructor.
While APA Style is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, and documentation of sources should be presented using APA formatting guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.
This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric before beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.