Direct Instruction Google Docs
Direct Instruction Google Docs
Direct Instruction Google Docs
20 students, 1st grade, one learning disabled, one second language learner
II. Subject/Skill:
III. Objective(s)
Action: Students will use sticks and math symbols to answer single digit equations.
Condition: Able to follow the mathematical procedure of addition and moving over numbers
IV. Procedures
1.) The students are to learn basic addition with the use of household items or plain
materials such as sticks. Using the items on hand to count and or make math symbols such as
Term definitions: plus sign = (+) a sign meant to signify the addition of two or more items,
Equal sign: (=) a sign meant to signify the sum of all it’s parts so far.
3.) Using popsicle sticks on an ELMO projector to show the addition process. First go
through the numbers one through ten by laying down the popsicles one by one and also raising
one finger at a time as the number increases. Use a set of five popsicles and also use both
hands to demonstrate addition. Starting with a simple 1+1 and then using different numbers and
getting higher and higher. Count first with the popsicles or fingers (for example if three + one
then raise three fingers on the left hand slowly, then one finger on the right slowly and combine
them by moving them together.) (Make sure the class keeps on pace but also make sure to go
4.) For this part I would ask them to give me two numbers from 1-4 and add them together
using both ELMO and the materials or my fingers. They will also have to do it on their own and
hold up their fingers and add them up. Go slowly and check to make sure they are holding up
the right number of fingers for each of the respective numbers. Then see their own solution and
how they add and clear up any misunderstandings. To make checking the answers of the whole
class easier I made it so that all their answers are less than five and have to be shown only
using one hand. This reinforces the idea of summing up the answer into one number.
5.) The students will now have to find an answer on their own. They will have to write down
the answers on a piece of paper. For those having difficulty with writing or numbers, they can
use their fingers to give the answer. Go throughout the room and check their answers and see if
V.) If possible, everyone including the teacher should have five to ten of the same object of their
own preference. An ELMO projector, paper and writing utensils for the students.
VII: Modifications
ELL: if there are any students with a language barrier then it is simple enough to do this lesson
even without verbal learning. But I recommend having a sheet that lists the common terms and
numbers that will be associated with the problem such as addition, one through 10, and also the
sum.
For those that are learning disabled, I am assuming this means the mentally handicapped. This
is more of a go at your own pace kind of lesson. For the first part of doing it as a group you can
ask them problems for themselves that they can solve at their own pace.
VIII. Assessment
6.) Check all of the student’s level of understanding throughout the whole class. Students
should follow the proper procedure in addition and make sure that they understand the basic
concept. Ask if anyone has questions regarding the math operation. Clear up any
misunderstandings. The students should have been able to get at the least 60% of the answers
7.) Assign homework with problems using single digit numbers being added to a sum that is
double digits. This will test if they can go beyond what the lesson has taught them and also if