The Teaching of Math: Setting Lesson Targets PDF

The Teaching of Math: Setting lesson targets With Nasser, Aileen, and Nevy Contents of the Report: What are Lesson Targets? How to make Lesson Targets? Examples of Lesson Targets? Things to consider in making lesson targets? Why lesson targets are very important in teaching ma...

The Teaching of Math: Setting lesson targets With Nasser, Aileen, and Nevy Contents of the Report: What are Lesson Targets? How to make Lesson Targets? Examples of Lesson Targets? Things to consider in making lesson targets? Why lesson targets are very important in teaching math?  "lesson targets" refer to specific, measurable goals that students are expected to achieve by What are the end of a particular lesson, outlining the key mathematical concepts and skills they should lesson understand and be able to apply, essentially acting as a clear statement of what students targets? should learn during the class session. Lesson Target is a specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART) goal that outlines what students should be able to know, understand, or do by the end of the lesson.  How to make Lesson Targets ALIGN WITH STANDARDS STUDENT-CENTERED FOCUS Ensures that lesson targets align The learning objectives are with relevant state or national designed to prioritize the active education standards. -To ensure engagement and individual that the learning objectives needs of the students, allowing outlined in the lesson directly them to take ownership of their relate to and match the specific learning process rather than academic standards set for that passively receiving information grade level and subject area. from the teacher. Setting Lesson Targets using SMART SPECIFIC MEASURABLE To be specific in goal setting, a goal A measurable goal is a goal that can must be specific in details, naming the be assessed to ensure progress has individual skill to be learned and the taken place. The target includes targeted result of learning that skill. criteria for determining whether it has been met ACHIEVABLE RELEVANT The target aligns with the overall Set goals that are realistic and learning objectives of the unit and the attainable for the student's broader curriculum. It is meaningful current abilities. and contributes to the students' overall learning. Time-bound The target includes a timeframe for achievement. This creates a sense of urgency and helps track progress. Consider Diverse Learning Styles Addresses the diverse needs of learners by considering different learning styles Key concept and skills Explicitly state the core mathematical concept sand the essential skills that students will develop."  Example of Lesson Targets Topic: Multiplication and Division Students will be able to solve real- world word problems involving multiplication and division, explaining their reasoning using drawings or equations, in small groups with teacher feedback by the end of the lesson. (Focuses on application and problem-solving  Things to consider in making Lesson Targets REAL-WORLD CONNECTIONS: CURRICULUM OBSERVABLE ALIGNMENT Whenever possible, BEHAVIORS: incorporate real-life Make sure your lesson scenarios and applications Clearly define what targets directly connect to make math more students should be able to with the required math relevant and engaging for do to demonstrate mastery standards and learning students. of the target, including objectives outlined in your specificactions or examples. curriculum.