Things to consider in planning instruction in mathematics in the primary grades
- 1. Lesson 5 Things to Consider in Planning Instruction in Mathematics in the Primary Grades.
- 2. Objectives Demonstrate understanding and appreciation of the things to consider in planning instruction in mathematics in the primary grades
- 3. Introduction In education, planning refers to the designing and preparation of learning activities for students. In lesson planning, the teachers thoughtfully contemplate about the lesson objectives, the activities that will meet these objectives, the sequence of those activities, the materials needed, how long each activity might take, how the class would be managed during those activities, and the evaluation method to assess how far the objectives were met. This lesson enumerates the things to consider in planning instruction in mathematics in the primary grades.
- 4. Think There are three important elements in lesson planning that you need to consider- content, objectives, students, learning environment, and availability of resources.
- 5. 89,750 120,890 2,508 75,600 1. Content Research the subject matter that you will be teaching. You should consult the curriculum and teaching guides published by DepEd. Aside from books, you can also visit websites which will give you information relevant to your subject area. You should master the contents of your lesson before you teach it. Remember, you cannot give what you do not have. Moreover, you would not want to teach wrong contents to the students. It is easier to learn than to unlearn; it is difficult to take back wrong contents that have already been taught. You have a big responsibility as a teacher- master your content!
- 6. 2. Objectives Before you begin planning, you need to know what specific knowledge and skills you want your students to develop during the lesson or unit.Teachers often focus too much on knowledge, forgetting about developing skills which in the long term are more important than knowing mere facts. So, in planning your instruction, always consider both knowledge and skills
- 7. Subtitle 3. Students Get to know your students-where they came from, what their Interests are, what they already know, their learning style, attention span, special needs, etc. These will all help you determine your students' needs. Remember that you need to prepare your lessons with all your students in mind and that your main goal should be to meet their needs and offer them enabling environments to learn their preferred way. Knowing your students will also help you build rapport with them which is important if you want your students to be freely sharing their ideas with you and their classmates.
- 8. In teaching, especially mathematics, it's crucial to consider students' mindset. Many students have a fixed mindset, believing math is difficult and unachievable. This mindset can be influenced by adults, previous experiences, or negative experiences. The goal is to develop students with a growth mindset, believing in their ability to improve and learning even in failures. Studies show that students with a growth mindset perform better in school.
- 9. Subtitle S u b t i t l e Subtitle S u b t i t l e 4. Learning environment Aside from the physical environment where the learning takes place, it is also important to consider the social and emotional learning environment of the class. You need to make sure that you promote a positive environment where students are motivated and are supportive of each other's growth. The students must feel safe to express their thinking, without fear of being embarrassed because of mistakes or different views. Most importantly, you must create an atmosphere where students are open to learning through the activities you prepared and interactions with their classmates.
- 10. 5. Availability of resources Take into consideration the instructional materials that you will be needing before you write your lesson plan. Is a blackboard available? If not, can you improvise? Are there specific manipulatives that you need? Where can you get them? Can you make them instead? Do you need technology resources? Have you checked whether your devices are compatible with what are available in school? These are some of the questions that you can reflect on.
- 11. Thank You