Instructional Tools

Mathematics Instructional Tool

Here is a poster that we (Nyacin Richards and Kelly Christian) plan to use in our Mathematics Lesson on Decimals. Students will look at the chart and answer various questions based on the chart.The challenge with creating this piece was not to have too many words. To only put information that was straight to the point.
To solve that issue was simple, it only took a few rewording or rephrasing of certain questions. Another issue was trying not to have too many graphics that didn't apply to the topic.

The Importance of Lesson Plans

A popular saying that I hear at every grand meeting and at every conference as a teacher is "If you fail to plan, then you plan to fail!". Even if you do plan there is still a chance that something can go really wrong with that particular lesson. I really do believe it is important to have a clear idea of what you are doing. A proper plan minimizes the chances of error. It improves your understanding of that particular topic and it allows you to look back or review your thoughts and edit or make changes where necessary. A lesson plan is also like a good record keeper of what you did or intended to do on  a specific date, especially since our minds tend to fail us at times when it comes to detail. A proper lesson plan caters to its audience. It delivers a lesson in a manner that can serve the majority. ☺