Math lesson plan

A. Study the ordered pairs and graphing content standards for Georgia mathematics and do the following:

1. List three content standards from your state that apply to ordered pairs and graphing for grades Kindergarten–6th. The three selected standards must represent three different grade levels.
2. Write a sample problem for each of the three standards to illustrate the evolution of student understanding.
3. Provide a solution for each problem that demonstrates each step or explains the thinking process involved in determining the solution.
4. Discuss how the chosen standards and problems build student understanding of ordered pairs and graphing across the three K–6 grade levels selected previously.

B. Watch the “Teaching with Game over Gopher” video at https://mathsnacks.com/game-over-gopher-guide.html
and do the following:

1. Explain the role of the teacher when using the technology-based game as an instructional strategy to support instruction about ordered pairs and graphing using examples from the video.
2. Explain how the teacher used different types of games to support instruction about ordered pairs and graphing using examples from the video.

a. Explain how each type of game helps to meet the needs of different learners.

1. Discuss how teaching ordered pairs and graphing can be improved through the use of technology-based games, using a credible source for support.
2. Discuss one potential limitation of using technology-based games as an instructional strategy for teaching ordered pairs and graphing.

C. Prepare to create an original lesson plan on ordered pairs and graphing by doing the following:

1. Describe an evidence-based instructional strategy that will be incorporated into your original lesson plan.

a. Explain why the chosen instructional strategy would be beneficial in a lesson on ordered pairs and graphing using evidence from a credible source to support your selection.

D. Using the attached “Direct Instruction Lesson Plan Template ,” design an original lesson plan for one elementary grade level (K–6) mathematics that addresses the topic of ordered pairs and graphing. Submit the lesson plan as a separate document from parts A–C.

Note: The lesson plan should be detailed, complete, descriptive, and reflective. As a general rule, include enough detail so that a non-mathematics substitute teacher could teach the lesson using your plan.

1. In the “Instructional Strategies and Learning Tasks” section of the lesson plan template, identify the instructional strategy that was selected in part C1 and explain how it was incorporated into the lesson.

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