Monday, November 22, 2010
I created the tiered lesson for my final project over the weekend. I decided on the subject of two-step equations for my pre-algebra class. This seems to be an area where they tend to need a little extra help every year. I created a blog with the lesson listed on the site. Students are to visit the blog site, choose a tier based on their individual readiness, complete the lesson as indicated, and finally will have a post-assessment based on the tier that they choose. I plan to have the students visit the site and choose their tier after Thanksgiving break. They will have between 2 and 4 days to complete the task, dependent upon computer access that week. I'm looking forward to seeing how this works!
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Computers are usually tough to come by on such short notice when you need them for multiple classes. One idea would be to offer students the chance to complete the assignment at home that way you will not need a class set in case they are not available. Another idea is give the students a time frame to complete the activity, say one week, outside of class. Those who do not have internet at home may use their study halls.
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I tried to access the site on all of the computers in my classroom and it worked, students just have to click on the "Continue" button and it goes through. I think with 6 computers that I should be able to get each student 5 minutes of access in 2 days time. I still plan on giving them the URL so they can access it from home if they would want. Think that will work?
ReplyDeleteSounds like a plan, remember if you fail to plan, you plan to fail.
ReplyDeleteJust wondering, did you assign them the tier or did they have a choice? Are all students able to get the same amount of points/grade no matter what tier they are using? Last year we had a trainer teach what we thought was DI but was layered curriculum and then over the summer I attending a train the trainers program and learned differently. I also teach math and love to see what other math teacher do.
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