Mathematics lesson 1

Practicum Lesson Number ………

VEL Strand Maths Date 16/2/09
Topic and Focus Maths revision Year Level Prep
Time of Lesson
Duration of Lesson Class Size

Student Learning Objectives and relevant VEL outcomes:

* going over the numbers 1-5 having spent two weeks being introduced to these numbers

Assessment/Means of Evaluation and Method Used
* Students have a sheet to complete, this will be checked afterwards to check for understanding.

Student Teacher Focus
* making sure after having spent time on this topic already, that student understanding is clear.

Students Background Knowledge
*      Have done activities on all the numbers 1 through 5. The format of this worksheet is also in a similar style as well.

Resources and Materials
* Worksheet on reviewing numbers 1-5, the book ‘The very hungry caterpillar’

Classroom Organisation
* Group discussion/book, then completing worksheet as individuals.

………..Mins Stage      1)     Introduction                                                                                         
As an engagement activity and to review numbers, read the book ‘the very hungy caterpillar’ with students.
Have them write number on the board show it on their fingers etc.

…………Mins 2) Explanation of Task

Sheet needs to be explained in stages and it is done this way because students cannot read the instructions
themselves.

………….Mins 3) Students on Task

Making sure they are all on task, helping those that are struggling. One section in particular on the sheet
Looks like it could be challenging for the students.

………….Mins 4) Conclusion
Perhaps quiz the students on some numbers, needs to be glued into Jungle maths book.

5) Closure
Packed up and ready for lunch time!!
Reflection on Student Learning
What did you observe about student learning?

Comments on Future Lesson Directions
Are there areas you need to go over or move beyond?

Reflection on  Lesson
How was the timing or the flow of the lesson? What other observations did you make?

Reflection on Student Teacher Outcomes
Did you meet your own focus objectives? Could you still improve in that area? Were there other areas you feel you could
concentrate on in the future?
What were the positive points of your lesson?

Supervisor Evaluation