Exploratory Mathematics Lesson 3

Exploratory Mathematics Lesson 2

Objective

Given a math objective and a lesson template, learners will be able to create an exploratory math lesson that includes objectives, assessment, engage, explore, explain, and a closure, using the lesson plan template and rubric provided.

Materials

Computer
Math curriculum
Math objective
Lesson template (provided)
Rubric (provided)

Activity 1

Directions: Look through your math curriculum and any upcoming lessons you have planned. As you look, reflect on the activities and objectives and ask yourself the following questions

Are any of these questions open ended?
What prior knowledge do students have that will help them solve these problems?
What questions can I ask that will guide students towards a solution?

After your reflection, choose one objective that you turn into an exploratory math lesson during activity 2.

Activity 2

Directions: Create your own exploratory math lesson using the template and the rubric provided below.

File:Exploratory Math Lesson Template.pdf

File:Exploratory math lesson rubric.pdf

Assessment

Directions: Assess your lesson plan created in activity 2 using the attached rubric. Please upload the lesson plan and scored rubric in the discussion forum below.

Upload your lesson as [Your name-exploratory math lesson plan]