It is the beginning of the second semester, and Fiona is having a great deal of difficulty in her mainstream algebra class. Prior to this year, she was receiving instruction in the res
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Case Study: Fiona
Grade: 9th
Age: 14
It is the beginning of the second semester, and Fiona is having a great deal of difficulty in her mainstream algebra class. Prior to this year, she was receiving instruction in the resource setting. At her eighth grade transition IEP meeting, her parents expressed their wishes that Fiona be in the mainstream algebra class, despite her special education teacher explaining that low reading comprehension negatively affects the understanding of math concepts. Fiona understands basic concepts of algebra but has not mastered the skills needed to move to the higher-level concepts her class is now working on. Currently, her math performance has been measured two years below grade level and her reading performance one year below grade level. Fiona’s general education math teacher has spoken with her parents about the possible need for additional support, and her parents have agreed to help at home, as they do not want her being pulled out for resource at this time.
The following goals have been identified by the special education teacher collaborating with the general education math teacher for Fiona:
- Simplify addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division equations [e.g., (2x + 6) + (4x + 7) = 6x + 13].
- Solve expressions with variables (e.g., 3x = -24).
- Write and solve the algebraic equation in a real-life word problem.
Part 1: Strategies
As the special education teacher, select two researched-based instructional strategies that could be used to help Fiona meet her identified goals.
Instructional strategies should include:
- Explicitly teaching related vocabulary
- The use of the concrete-representational-abstract strategies
- Graphic organizers
- Mnemonic devices
- The use of assistive technology
In 250-500 words, summarize the recommended instructional strategies, rationalizing their appropriateness for Fiona’s goals and ability to help motivate Fiona to meet her goals. Include specific tips for implementation.
Part 2: 3 Day Unit Plan
Design a comprehensive mathematics unit plan based on the goals identified for Fiona. Outline three sequenced lesson plans, using the “3 Day Unit Plan Template.”
Your unit plan must include:
- Appropriate augmentative and alternative communication systems and assistive technology to make the lesson content more accessible.
- Integration of both formative and summative assessments to demonstrate mastery and support the generalization of learning for the student.
- Integration of an appropriate ELA writing standard related to Fiona’s third identified goal.
Part 3: Home Connection
In 250-500 words, explain how you plan to involve Fiona’s parents in meeting her goals. Include a specific at-home activity to help in her continued success.
GCU College of
Education
LESSON
UNIT
PLAN TEMPLATE
Section 1: Lesson Preparation
Teacher Candidate Name:
Grade Level:
Unit/Subject:
Title of Unit and Brief Summary: Create a title for each lesson and 1-2 sentences summarizing the lesson, identifying the central focus based on the content and skills you are teaching.
Classroom and Student Factors/Grouping: Describe the important classroom factors (demographics and environment) and student factors (IEPs,
504s, ELLs, students with behavior concerns, gifted learners), and the effect of those factors on planning, teaching, and assessing students to facilitate learning for all students. This should be limited to 2-3 sentences and the information should inform the differentiation components of the lesson.
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National/State Learning Standards List specific grade-level standards that are the focus of the lesson being presented. |
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Specific Learning Target(s)/Objectives Based on state standards, identify what is intended to be measured in learning. |
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Academic Language General academic vocabulary and content-specific vocabulary included in the unit. |
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Unit Resources, Materials, Equipment, and Technology List all resources, materials, equipment, and technology to be used in the unit. |
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Depth of Knowledge Lesson Questions What questions can be posed throughout the lesson to assess all levels of student understanding? · Level 1: Recall · Level 2: Skill/Concepts · Level 3: Strategic Thinking · Level 4: Extended Thinking |
Section 2: Instructional Planning
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Anticipatory Set How will students’ prior knowledge be activated as well as gain student interest in the upcoming content? |
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Presentation of Content |
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Multiple Means of Representation Describe how content will be presented in various ways to meet the needs of different learners. |
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Multiple Means of Representation Differentiation Explain how materials will be differentiated for each of the following groups: · English Language Learners (ELL) · Students with special needs · Students with gifted abilities · Early finishers (those who finish early and may need additional sources/support) |
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Application of Content |
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Multiple Means of Engagement How will students explore, practice, and apply the content? |
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Multiple Means of Engagement Differentiation Explain how materials will be differentiated for each of the following groups: · English Language Learners (ELL) · Students with special needs · Students with gifted abilities · Early finishers (those who finish early and may need additional sources/support) |
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Assessment of Content |
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Multiple Means of Expression Formative and summative assessments used to monitor student progress and modify instruction. |
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Multiple Means of Expression Differentiation Explain how materials will be differentiated for each of the following groups: · English Language Learners (ELL) · Students with special needs · Students with gifted abilities · Early finishers (those who finish early and may need additional sources/support) |
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Extension Activity and/or Homework |
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Identify and describe any extension activities or homework tasks as appropriate. Explain how the extension activity or homework assignment supports the learning targets/objectives. |
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