Leveraging The Major Clusters in Algebra 1

Exhibited by:

• Medjine Altino

PLO Attended:

• Algebra 1 Leveraging The Major Clusters

Coached by:

• Lisa Parziale

PLO LEARNINGS: As a result of attending the PLO, I learned how to

· unpack the standards within the cluster to elicit the most important skills and concepts both explicit and implicit.

· create arcs of learning within a unit to create cohesion across concepts.

· create standard based lessons and activities.

· collaborate with other teachers that might be resistant to the CC standards.

IMPLEMENTATION OF TECHNIQUES & PRACTICES:

Here is the process I followed after the PLO

· During the summer created my curriculum map for the following year.

• Purposeful planning with my co-teacher
• Day to day lesson have tighter cohesion

· I unpacked the standards using a protocol.

• Created activities for higher order students that were engaging and challenging.
• Allowed me to create better units plans since I have deeper knowledge of the standards and progressions.
• Created different types of tasks and activities aligned to address the standards based on students’ conceptual needs. The type of task I utilized depending on whether I was trying to develop understanding, solidify understanding or provide practice and fluency.

· I created differentiated activities in my Day to Day lessons that increased engagement and understanding.

• Task for fluency / application
• Incorporate group work
• Utilize peer interactions to develop strong oral communication skills
• Created student centered lessons
• Find different approaches to reteach a lesson that is engaging for lower performing students

IMPACT and DATA:

Among the many helpful MFSC opportunities, the three-session for Algebra 1: Leveraging the Major Clusters proved to have a great impact in my teaching.

• Students use manipulatives more frequently (Picture)
• In 2016, 52% of students pass the Algebra 1 Regents where as in 2017, 70% pass with a 12% attendance increase. IEP students did not need to utilize the low 55 passing grade. (ATS report)
• Increase in math dialogue between students (Video)
• Students enjoy math more. (Student testimonial)
• Students have more ownership in their work due to student-centered lessons and rubrics. (Lesson plan)
• Grade book scores went up. (Jupiter grades book)
• Build pre and post-assessments that really focus on the standards. (Review sheet and Test)
• Lesson plan and delivery of the lesson improved. (Part of my lesson observation)

NEXT STEPS:

For the 2018-2019 school year, I will continue to learn and improve my pedagogical practice which will ensure that my students will continue to grow academically. In addition to learning about ICT teaching models that support my students, based on the content being taught. I would like to create activities that promote deeper understanding of the concepts and positive peer interactions where students learn from each other.