Clinical Field Experience A: Observing Mathematics Content Area Effective Questioning Strategies

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1.How do you generate questions for your students that address a variety of levels and capabilities of mathematical thinking in a whole class situation? Provide two examples of such questions for a stated grade level.

2.Using the following Grade 5 Common Core Math Standard, draft five questions that promote critical thinking and that are aligned to the standard. Explain how you would integrate these questions into a math lesson.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NF.A.1
Add and subtract fractions with unlike denominators (including mixed numbers) by replacing given fractions with equivalent fractions in such a way as to produce an equivalent sum or difference of fractions with like denominators. For example, 2/3 + 5/4 = 8/12 + 15/12 = 23/12. (In general, a/b + c/d = (ad + bc)/bd.)

Part 2: Reflection

Following your observation, discuss the math lesson with your mentor teacher. In 250-500 words summarize and reflect on your observation and, and describe how you will apply what you have learned to your future professional practice.

Your discussion should include the following:

How do you engage students in learning opportunities specific to mathematics?
What strategies do you use to apply real-world relevancy to math lessons?
How do you modify or adjust instruction based on responses from students?
How do you prepare to teach instruction in mathematics (vocabulary, knowledge of material, content standards, and resources)?
Speak with your mentor teacher about implementing a math pre-assessment during Clinical Field Experience B. Inquire about the unit and standards that the classroom is learning in order to prepare your pre-assessment.

Submit your observation form and collaboration summary as one deliverable.

APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

Document the locations and hours you spend in the field on your Clinical Field Experience Verification Form.

Submit the Clinical Field Experience Verification Form to the learning management system in the last topic. Directions for submitting can be found on the College of Education site in the Student Success Center.

Assessment Description
In order to engage students in mathematics instruction, teachers use a variety of questioning strategies. It is crucial to have a variety of questioning strategies along with solutions to potential roadblocks that can occur during instruction.

Part 1: Questioning Strategies Template

For this assignment, select a K-8 grade level and a state standard in the area of algebra, and develop aligned learning objectives. Examine a variety of questioning strategies that foster innovation and problem solving in order to complete the “Math Questioning Strategies” template. The questions you create should connect concepts, procedures, and applications from algebra, activating prior knowledge for the lesson, and encourage exploration and problem solving.

The “Math Questioning Strategies” template includes:

Math standard in the area of algebra, grade level, and learning objectives.
Five probing questions that are directly aligned to the math standard and are used as pre-assessment and formative assessment questions.
Part 2: Reflection

In 250-500 words, provide a reflection that explains how using questioning strategies builds on prior instructional sessions, encourages student content exploration, and develops problem solving strategies. How are questioning strategies used as a guide to determine appropriateness of instructional resources and curriculum materials in order to adapt instruction?

Support your reflection with at least two scholarly resources.

While APA format is not required for this assignment, solid academic writing is expected, in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines, which can be found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center.

This assignment uses a rubric. Review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion.

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. A link to the LopesWrite Technical Support Articles is located in Class Resources if you need assistance.

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