Engage learners in a targeted content-driven presentation based on a specific lesson, skill of study. Provide a brief explanation of the skill relevance through modeling and demonstrations. Be prepared to remediate and or reteach when necessary.
(15-20 minutes)
(All lesson notes and or annotation should be supported by a topic/ skill driven Outline Template, to assist learners in summarizing the key skills covered
Pencils
Popsicle sticks
Rubberbands
Spoons
Patterns and Functions Worksheet
Patterns and Functions Answer Key
Facilitate learning groups to engage in problem-based learning to reinforce mini lesson. Students self-explore. (20-25 minutes)
The learner groups will identify and demonstrate mini-lesson skill understanding through completing a 2 step activity:
Step 1: Learner groups will create a pattern using popsicle sticks.
Step 2: Learner groups will create a small catapult and measure the output of its functions.
Engage with small groups to guide lines of thinking.
(20-25 minutes)
The instructor will engage the learner groups in a short oral formative assessment on the activity. Then have the learners complete the following worksheet:
Work with the learner to demonstrate mastery utilizing instructor-selected tools through presentation and/or pull-outs.
(20-25 minutes)
At this stage the learner becomes the instructor by explaining the completed activity and the steps taken towards completion. The learners will give a whiteboard tutorial using the Show Me app of two Functions problems for understanding.
Provide an opportunity for students to utilize online learning tools to facilitate individualized instruction.
(20-30 minutes)
Education Essentials: TABE or GED Academy
New Readers Press Kaplan GED Test Prep
Complete Lesson 11: Patterns and Functions
Pg. 379
Scoreboost
Career and Soft Skill Development: My Career Shines
Provide an opportunity for students to review, ask additional questions, reflect on changes to their thinking, and identify new skills they have developed.
(15-20 minutes)
Question:
How will understanding perimeter formulas help you with the math portion of the GED Test?
Students will write their response on a small post-it and place on an anchor chart.
(How effective was the instruction today)
Review the learner artifacts and exit tickets from each group. Develop a plan of remediation, reteach and or review.