friday, September 4th agenda
Discuss Classroom Structure/Math Tech Orientation/Begin Knowledge Check on ALEKS
You need a pencil and your chromebook! Once you have them, head to your assigned tables from yesterday, then start the do now!
[5 min] DO NOW: Write a response to the following prompts on the notecard I gave you as you entered. Try to come up with at least two responses to each prompt, but you can add more!
What things make learning math easier for you? How do you prefer to learn new things in math?
Example: The teacher showing an example on the board or a video example
What things make it more difficult for you to learn math?
Example: not being able to practice right away, going to fast
Please continue to jot down ideas until the timer has run out!
[3 min] MIX AND MINGLE: Move around the room until I say mingle. Once I say mingle, find someone to share with who does not sit at your table. After you have both shared your responses, come and sit in a circle by the whiteboard (no chairs please!)
[10 min] WHOLE GROUP DEBRIEF: I will call on different people using popsicle sticks to share their thoughts about any of the categories. Once I have called on 4 people using popsicle sticks, I will ask for volunteers to share ideas that have not yet been shared. When we have finished sharing, I will explain how this connects to the structure of Math class at Étude:
Whole Group Lessons: Focus on grade level learning targets & exploration - Monday/Thursdays
ALEKS Math: Focus on independent learning goals with conferencing and support - Tuesdays & Fridays - Discuss "What is ALEKS?"
After discussing, head back to your tables so we can set up our technology for math!
[7 min] ORGANIZATION & TECH SETUP: I will first model where to find the resources for math (My Website, Notes Folder, Clever --> ALEKS Math). After we have gone through them, open up your chromebook an dfollow these steps!
Go to the Etude Resource Site and click on my website
Bookmark Clever in your math bookmark folder - we will use this to sign into ALEKS Math
Click the Puzzle Piece by your browser
Click the Blue C for Clever
Click the Red McGraw Hill App
Click "ALEKS"
Slant your screen down so I know you are ready to move on!
[5 min] WHOLE GROUP INSTRUCTION: Discuss ALEKS Initial Knowledge Check Expectations
The Knowledge Check is a test that evaluates the math skills you currently have in your toolbox. Please take this assessment seriously, as it tells the program what skills you have mastered and what skills you still need to learn. This will guide your independent learning throughout the year. Since you are at the beginning of this course, it is okay if there are questions you don’t know how to do. Please try your best to answer or click the “I haven’t learned this yet” option. Here are other guidelines to follow…
You are encouraged to use paper and pencil or a whiteboard and marker
You may ONLY use a calculator if ALEKS provides one for you. This will be an icon on the right side of the screen.
All other tabs should be closed.
You may not use headphones or other personal devices (once we get into learning skills you may, but not during the knowledge check)
Please read all instructions carefully and check your answers. Once you hit next, you cannot go back through previous questions.
Do not spend too much time on one question. If you are stuck, try your best then move on to the next question.
Your voices should be off throughout the entire test session.
You will have time to finish this Tuesday in class.
TICKET OUT: On your way out, please let me know the following...
Is your binder setup and in the cubby?
Do you have my site bookmarked?
How far are you on your knowledge check?
I will dismiss clean and quiet tables!