Learning Focused - Algebra
Author: Beth Bresett, Patricia McCormick, and Lori Rafferty
School District: Ogdensburg City School District
Intended Audience:
Content Area: Mathematics
Course Title: Algebra
Grade Level: Advanced 8, 9, 10
Technology Integration:
Technology Hardware: Computer
Technology Software: Learning Focused Online
Internet Resources: Learning Focused and NYS Education Department
Other Content Areas for STEM Integration:
Content Area: Any core area
New York State Learning Standards and Performance Indicators Addressed by this Learning Experience:
Include the full wording of the standard(s) and specific performance indicator(s).
All learning standards listed in Algebra
Problem Statement:
This should be posed as a problem that students will be addressing. This will be the focus of the learning experience.
To better prepare our students for the New York State Learning Standards and Performance Indicators for Algebra. We will map out our revised curriculum, aligning the curriculum with all standards and indicators. We will be attaching documents which will be used for instruction in our course next year. With each new unit we will be providing students with an outline. The outline includes the unit’s topics, essential questions, vocabulary, objectives, and a list of learning standards and performance indicators that will be covered.
Essential Question:
This is one focus question that promotes inquiry based learning and allows for multiple solutions and processes.
How can we be certain that all NYS Learning Standards and Performance Indicators are addressed in our curriculum at Ogdensburg Free Academy.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this learning experience students will be able to:
Students will benefit from a curriculum review of the Algebra course. By using Learning Focused, we can be assured that no Performance Indicators are overlooked.
Necessary Resources:
List all materials that the teacher or students need to complete this learning experience.
Textbook(s), Workbook(s): Pearson Prentice Hall New York Integrated Algebra Exam
Reference Book(s): Amsco Course I Integraged Mathematics and McDougal Littell Algebra1
Handout(s): Topic Maps for each unit
Other: Notes/Homework are all handouts
Steps for Implementing Learning Experience:
List the actions that take place during this learning experience.
Review. align, and rank the New York State Learning Standards. Revise a currciulum that will include all such standards. Create learning maps which include objectives, lesson essential questions, vocabulary, attached notes and homework where necessary.
Instructional Modifications:
List all modifications to the classroom setting as well as those used to enhance learning for all students.
Learning focused has allowed us to review and revise our curriculum in order to better prepare the students for the Algebra regents. We use the curriculum maps as an introduction to each unit, reviewing all vocabulary, objectives and lesson essential questions. We refer to the curriculum map through each unit to review vocabulary and lesson essential questions.
Time used for Planning:
Time spent without students to prepare.
We will spend more than 30 hours working on this curriculum.
Time for Implementation & Assessment:
List each day that the learning experience occurs along with the timeframe of the day in minutes.
The learning experience will be after school, evenings, and during the weekend.
Assessment Tools:
List all forms of assessment for the learning experience.
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Reflection:
Share the pros and cons of the learning experience. State any modifications that you would make next time this lesson is implemented.
By previously working on the Algebra Curriculum in Learning Focused, we were able to make modifications to the curriculum easily. Because the program is constantly changing and adding new features, we are continually looking over and modifying the Algebra Curriculum. We believe that the constant modifications can only benefit our students.
Student Work:
Attach one sample of student work that demonstrates a mastery, average, or below average level.
Rigor and Relevance Target:
The Rigor/Relevance Framework has four quadrants. Each is labeled with a term that characterizes the learning performance of the student at that level. Select the quadrant that is most appropriate regarding this learning experience.
Provide Supporting Information to Validate the Quadrant in Which This Learning Experience is Located.
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