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3) (APS
2, 3, 10)
TWS Standard
The teacher analyzes the relationship between his or her instruction and student learning in
order to improve teaching practice. The teacher uses on-going analysis of student learning to
make instructional decisions. The teacher identifies area of need for personal professional
growth.
Professional Development Goal Two: The second goal I would like to reach is being able to
consistently connect vocabulary to hands on activities. The students struggled with the post-
assessment quiz because they did not have an understanding of the vocabulary. The observation
mostly focused on what the physical properties of each Earth material, whereas the quiz focused
on the facts behind the Earth Materials. Some students needed more help distinguishing the
definitions of rocks and minerals, although they could see the difference.
Lesson Two Math: Fractions
Section 1: Whole Class
A. The only intervention that was used in this lesson was by avoiding fractions with odd
numbers in the denominator. This was the first time that the students had ever worked
with fractions. I knew the next lesson was on equivalent fractions and that even
denominators are the easiest to work with and easier for them to understand. The only
odd denominator I used was one-third.
B. I decided that it would be best to use a real life math problem to start the lesson out. The
students had minimal difficulties with that part. Most of the difficulties began in the post-
assessment. The students had problems just reading the fractions and writing an answer. I
realized that the students understood fractions and how to use them in real life situations,
but failed to understand fraction word problems. I used this opportunity to teach them
that word problems are real life math problems. We would talk through the problems and
draw them out. This helped the students view the problems as useful.
C. If I was to change this lesson any I would explained in the beginning that word problems
are useful real life problems. The students are more likely to learn the material if they see
that it would help them in real life. My pre-assessment went well and the students
understood the problem, but they never seen the word problem written down. I had read it
aloud to them. If I were to teach this lesson again I would make sure that I included the
written version for them to view.
Professional Development Goal Two: I would like to learn about new ways to teach this
subject. I used worksheets mostly. Many teachers use circle foam manipulatives. That is an
example of something that would be a more of a hands-on learning activity for students.
Lesson Three Writing/EEDA: Being Wendy
Section 1: Whole Class
A. There were no interventions in this lesson.
B. I realized after we began the pre-assessment that the students had never really thought too
much about careers that they do not see on a daily basis. Students were to think outside of
the day to day careers to find a career to do with animals. For some students this was a
very difficult task. Students became very frustrated making the lists of jobs. Students
were reminded that we were creating the lists just to see what they knew. Some students
needed to be reminded of jobs that they knew about. The students did better once they
could research new jobs that they had never thought of.
C. If I were to teach this lesson again, I would make sure that it went after a different lesson
on day to day careers to get the students thinking about careers. Many of the students
were stuck when thinking about careers that worked with animals. I feel that my
instructions may have also confused some students. Students heard the instructions
research a career that has to do with an animal and did not understand what I was
expecting.
Professional Development Goal Two: I would like to work on making instructions more
understanding for students. I need to realize that their minds may not be able to comprehend
what I am asking them to understand.
Lesson Four Reading/SSCA: The Recess Queen
Section 1: Whole Class
A. Above average student: This student scored 100 on every assessment. They had no
problem answering the questions I had for them.
a. In the future I would want to challenge this student by giving them a way to act
out or explain a scenario to show what they learned.
B. Average student: This student scored 100 during the lesson and on the post-assessment.
They scored a 90 on their pre-assessment. The students were asked to list bullying
character traits for the pre-assessments. This student did not list as many traits that were
asked of them.
a. I would like to challenge this student and also monitor them more. They may have
quit listing character traits because they were not being challenged and grew
bored of the lesson.
C. Below average student: This student scored an 80 on their pre-assessment, a 95 during
the lesson, and a 100 on their post-assessment. This student seemed to know the material
real well also. The only part that they did poorly on was the pre-assessment. Again, this
could be caused by boredom of the lesson.
a. I would challenge the entire class with more questions and more interaction
instead of worksheets and charts.
Section 4: Reflection for Professional Development:
Professional Development Goal One: From this lesson I learned that I want to learn how to
make more challenging lessons for topics that students cover each grade.
Professional Development Goal Two: I would like to focus on creating lessons that are not
worksheets.
Lesson Five Social Studies: The Cotton Gin
Section 1: Whole Class
A. Above average student: This student scored a 100 on all the assessments. They had
absolutely no problems with using prior knowledge and the packet to answer questions
about cotton and the cotton gin.
a. I would like to create a way to accommodate this student and challenge them with
more difficult questions.
B. Average student: This student scored 100 during the lesson and on the post-assessment.
They scored an 80 on the pre-assessment because they did not understand one of the
questions.
a. In the future, I would pay close attention to this student and make sure to repeat
questions several times to ensure that all students understand.
C. Below average student: This student scored 100 during the lesson and on their post-
assessment. On their pre-assessment they scored a 60. This was because the student failed
to answer some questions because they did not know the answer and did not try to answer
it with their best judgment.
a. I would encourage this student as they work and make sure that they are putting
forth their best efforts, even if they do not know the answer.
Professional Developmental Goal Two: From this lesson I realize that I need to continue to
work on my awareness of the students. Many students believe that if you are not standing beside
them, you do not know what they are doing, or not doing. I need to be moving around the room
more and conscious of how the students are doing on their work.