Name _________________________

 

 

Math Observation: Self-Assessment (Before Teaching)

 

 

Grade ______      Book and Chapter of Lesson ________________________________

 

Number of Times You Read the Lesson ______________

 

What is the purpose of this lesson?

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are the major mathematical concepts in the lesson?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What mathematical processes are addressed in the lesson (e.g. Problem Solving, Reasoning and Proof, Communication, Representation, Mathematical Connections)?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How does this lesson fit into the Young Achievers Elementary Curriculum?  (Feel free to consult the YA Benchmarks)

 

 

 

 

 

 

What are some different ways in which children might approach this lesson?  What questions could you ask to find out more about their understanding?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What difficulties do you think children might have with this lesson?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How will you address these difficulties?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

How can you modify the lesson to make it more challenging for children who find it too easy?

 

 

 

 

 

 

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