Lesson Title:



Using Technology to Differentiate Instruction

Lesson Plan Outline

1. Lesson Title: Learning & Tracking

Math Facts

2. Date of Implementation: Throughout the school year

using math facts for addition,

subtraction, & multiplication

3. Lesson Author(s): Alton Mann, Jr.

4. Subject Area(s): Math

5. Grade Level: Three

(but could be used in all grade levels that use math

timed tests)

6. Approximate Time Needed: Learning/practicing math facts (1-3 weeks)

Tracking math facts (2-4 hours)

7. PA Content Standard(s): 2.1.3 – Numbers, Number Systems, & Number

Relationships

2.2.3 – Computation & Estimation

8. Objectives/Lesson Outcomes: Students will practice and learn their math facts

for addition, subtraction, and multiplication by using flash cards and some computer software programs. Students will then be given timed tests for each respective operation. Students will be rated as “proficient” if they consistently achieve a score of 90% or better in 10 minutes or less. Students will be rated “advanced achievement” if they consistently achieve a score of 95% or better in 5 minutes or less. Teachers will track the student timed tests given using the excel program to help determine “proficiency” and “advanced achievement” for students. Teachers can color code the results: for example – red could mean a possible problem, yellow could mean student is proficient, and blue could mean the student is advanced.

9. Materials and Resources Required:

A. Technology (include location and equipment):

For learning & practicing math facts --- Student computers, portable

laptops, and/or computer lab; “Math Magician” software;

“First in Math” software

For teacher recordkeeping --- Teacher workstation computer and/or

home computer; flash drive for carrying information back and forth from school to home (if needed); “Excel” software

For student rewards for “proficiency” and “advanced achievement” ---

“Microsoft Publisher” software or similar program to create

award certificates

B. Printed Materials:

Student flash cards (especially for multiplication facts); 100-charts;

timed tests for each operation (i.e.: addition, subtraction, &

multiplication)

C. Other Supplies:

Other rewards such as stickers and/or treats as the teacher feels

appropriate for each respective timed test as well as at the end

of the testing periods

10. Lesson Procedures:

1. Discuss each respective operation (i.e.: addition, subtraction,

multiplication) with students.

2. Pass out any necessary materials to help students learn the facts for each

operation. Examples of resources that can be used are flash cards so

that students can learn and practice the facts or 100-charts so students

can determine “patterns” while learning and practicing their facts.

3. Have students learn and practice the facts for each operation. Students

can use the flash cards mentioned, the 100-chart, AND use some of the

computer software available to them in school and at home. Some of

this software includes “Math Magician” and “First in Math”.

4. The teacher should discuss the importance of learning and practicing

math facts with his or her students. The teacher should also discuss

what students will need to do in order to be considered “proficient” or

“advanced achievement” before the actual testing has begun. I find

that a promise of a special incentive/reward for those students who

earn “advanced achievement” can really make a difference in students

trying their best to learn their math facts.

5. Once students have practiced their facts for each respective operation for a

pre-determined period of time (possibly 1-2 weeks), students will be given timed tests for the facts for that operation. About 5 timed tests would be most appropriate for determining student mastery of the facts. The timed tests should be given on different days, letting students know when they will be administered to alleviate some of the surprise and stress that many times comes with timed tests.

6. After the timed tests are given, the teacher should record the time it took to

complete the test and the score at the top of each student’s test. The

timed tests should be corrected and returned as soon as possible, as

students need to see in a timely manner how well they are doing and

what they will still need to do in order to earn “proficiency” or

“advanced achievement” status.

7. The teacher should also record the times and scores on an excel

spreadsheet so that student progress can be monitored and easily

shared. This color-coded spreadsheet will also help the teacher

quickly identify those students who are having difficulty learning their

facts, those who are proficient at learning their facts, and those

students who are advanced in learning their math facts. Each time a

student takes a timed test, the results should be recorded on the excel

spreadsheet.

8. At the end of the testing period for each operation, rewards and certificates

should be given to those students earning “proficiency” and

“advanced achievement”. The teacher can then use the excel

spreadsheet and its contents for reporting information - successes

and/or failures - on the student report card.

11. Modifications for Differentiated Instruction:

A. Remediation:

Students who need remediation to be successful in learning their math

facts can continue to use the “Math Magician” software or another

acceptable software program as well as their math flash cards to

practice their facts.

B. Enrichment:

Students who have demonstrated “advanced achievement” in learning

their math facts can move onto the “First in Math” software to further

enrich their math skills/number sense while continuing to practice

their facts.

12. Student Assessment:

Student timed tests for each respective operation (at least 5 tests each)

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