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1. The teacher created culturally responsive lessons to help students make connections to their lives and previous lessons. Technology was incorporated in every lesson, with students using iPads for activities like interactive math games and answering questions. 2. The teacher felt confident in their subject matter knowledge and lesson planning, though some lessons did not go as smoothly due to poor wording or examples. Most students grasped the concepts with smooth transitions and modeling. 3. A point system was used for classroom management, where student groups earned points for positive or negative behavior that were calculated for monthly rewards.

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Tws Reflection

1. The teacher created culturally responsive lessons to help students make connections to their lives and previous lessons. Technology was incorporated in every lesson, with students using iPads for activities like interactive math games and answering questions. 2. The teacher felt confident in their subject matter knowledge and lesson planning, though some lessons did not go as smoothly due to poor wording or examples. Most students grasped the concepts with smooth transitions and modeling. 3. A point system was used for classroom management, where student groups earned points for positive or negative behavior that were calculated for monthly rewards.

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REFLECTION AND SELF EVALUATION

Reflection and Self Evaluation

Culturally Responsive Curriculum


While preparing for this unit, I thought a lot about my English Language Learners, as
well as my low ability learners. I created culturally responsive lessons designed to help each
student make connections to their lives and previous lessons. I was able to make the connection
to money, fractions, and place value positions. I was very aware of the needs and individual
cultures of the class and used them to create a safe classroom culture.
Technology Used to Extend Student Learning
Technology was incorporated in every lesson throughout this unit. Each student in the
class has an ipad, and the ipads were used for various activities. Most of the lessons were taught
using small group rotations. These groups included problem of the day, review, game, lesson, and
worksheet. The students use their ipads in three of the five groups. During review, the student
answer mountain math questions on their ipads. For Game rotation, the students play interactive
math practice games, and during lesson, the students answer and shade decimals on their ipads.
The Ipad grids were available as an aid for any students who needed the visual. I also used the
Elmo and the smart board for whole group instruction.
Confidence and Subject Matter Knowledge
I looked through the lesson, and researched many different ways to introduce the material
for the chapter. I planned many hands on materials and mentally determined how I would
transition into each new lesson. As I started the lesson, I felt very confident in my abilities and in
the subject matter. There were a couple of lessons that did not go as smoothly as I would have
hoped because of poor wording, or not enough examples, however the mistakes were small, and I

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feel the unit lesson delivery went very well. The students seemed to struggle with the concept for
a little bit, yet as we moved along they became more and more confident.
Physically and Emotionally Safe Classroom
Establishing a safe classroom takes consistency and time. Since the beginning of this
year, I have strived to make the classroom a place where each student felt safe and included. In
order to make them feel emotionally safe, I try to show them I love them and not embarrass them
in front of their peers. I talk to them about their concerns and interests, but remain professional
and enforce rules and expectations. The students must also feel physically safe in their
environments. In order to assure this, I am constantly striving to develop a great classroom unity.
I do this my remaining positive and modeling kindness towards the students. I do not allow them
to bully each other and am constantly talking to them about how we should treat others. We are
actually currently reading a book called Wonder as a class. The book is about a student who
was born with face deformities, and his life being bullied. This book has really helped the
students to see from other perspectives.
Classroom Management Strategies
For this unit, we used a point system to monitor classroom management. Each group of
about 6 students was assigned a captain student. At beginning of each rotation and various times
throughout, I asked did a point check. I called on each captain and had them give me a thumbs
up, meaning positive report, or negative meaning negative report. A positive report means that all
talking is on task and the students are working productively. A negative report means the
opposite. At the end of math time, we add up all of the points. Each positive points becomes a
point for the students, and each negative point is a point for the teachers. At the end of every

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month, the points are calculated for a large party. If the students win, they get the party. If the
teachers win, the teachers get the party and the students get worksheets. The points are a great
way to motivate the students in a positive way.
Evaluating Outcomes and Student Learning
Overall, I was very excited about the outcomes of this test. The students did very well on
the post-test and had fewer and fewer misunderstandings as we went through the unit. Students
who usually struggle with math, were really picking up the material. I was so happy to see the
progression. I think that smooth transitions and having the students model each problem, helped
the students to better understand and remember what they were learning.
I was disappointed to see the English Language Learners scoring lower than the average
on the post test. This shows me that I should have made more differentiations for them
individually. I should have made vocabulary books for them and or had them keep a math journal
and explain to me what they were learning.
Personal Growth and Learning
Through teaching this unit, and many others, I have learned so much! I have realized that
the students perform best when they are happy. It is okay to be silly and fun to encourage
learning. Talking is okay. I love hearing the students chatting and excited about what we are
learning. I have to remind myself of that occasionally when I want to hush the noise. The
students do need to converse and express themselves occasionally through learning. I have also
learned that students will be excited about what I am excited about. I constantly strive to have
fun and make learning exciting for them.

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Mathematically speaking, I have learned to use many real world examples and
connections from the beginning. I should have done more of this in the unit. The students were
pretty confused at first. I realized how important it is also, to look through the chapter and make
clear transitions from one concept to the next.
Caring and Professional Relationships
I have developed great relationships with the students in my class. They know that I care
about them and their lives. They talk to me at recess and we have a lot of fun together. However,
they know that I am the teacher and that I will not let them walk over me. I care about the
students and work hard to help them achieve. I try hard not to embarrass the students, and if I do,
I talk to them about it and apologize for doing so.
Because the students know that I care about them, and dont want to embarrass them,
they are not afraid to participate and share answers. This has certainly helped them to grow and
learn. They have come so far this year, and in this individual lesson. I am very proud of them.

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