Data Sheet for Pre-Test 1

https://docs.google.com/a/willamette.edu/spreadsheet/ccc?key=0AnTsET_iQhiMdHc1R2JrMUFKNVJSWENEWk82NGR1VkE#gid=0

Dave's Algebra 1 pre-test

Integrated 2 warm-up by Dave McKae

I learned that I do a good job of covering the important concepts, scanning the room, and including all students in the discussion process. Each pair of students created their own list of characteristics and was called upon to share one characteristic.  

Due to the fact I walked around, most students were engaged with the process of making the list and I made sure to call on each group to participate in sharing. I do not believe they would have been successful in doing this without encouragement or guidance from me. They needed a little guidance and encouragement but most of them contributed some sort of work.

I addressed a variety of abilities by knowing my students and spending more time with the groups who needed more guidance. I also guided them more when they were sharing answers if I knew they were struggling to express something.

My biggest challenge was assessing students' understanding of prior knowledge before jumping into the next topic. I should have spent more time and gone slower before leaping forward. The assessment component is the piece I have worked the most on since taking this video and my mentor teachers have given me positive feedback and noticed a big difference in my teaching.