Teacher Reflection (MARS) for November 19th

Today students worked on their own to complete a review of algebraic statements, fractions and integers. Material we covered yesterday on fractions was the easiest part for the students. Overall, the results were better than average. After reading the student reflections from the past week, I will ask students to work on their own first. Then, ask questions and check work together. Also, I will designate the last five minutes of the period to a group review so students remember the main objectives of the lesson that were written on the board.

Three students wrote that they would like to pick their own groups and/or work in teams of two. I may try creating two pools of students and allow students to pick a partner from the other pool. However, a few students (including one who suggested this method) may have limited choices. I would add this onto the end of my initial action research beginning on December 1st.