1. Math Self-Reflection Assessment Tool

2. Do you know what type of learner you are?
Quick Activity
on Learning Styles
Do you know what type of learner you are?

4. Now write down as many of the images as you can remember…

5. Types of Learning Styles

6. Research  
Mathematics instructors who teach primarily through lecture often neglect to meet the learning styles of all students and, therefore, may unintentionally perpetuate mathematics anxiety (Hodges, 1983; Zaslavsky, 1994).
Elementary mathematics classes can be considered to be the beginning point of mathematics anxiety (Harper & Daane, 1998).

7. Reasons I chose this tool
I wanted to pick an assessment tool that teachers could use for Math
I wanted a tool that would enable teachers to get to know the needs and expectations of their students
I wanted something that acknowledged students’ different learning styles

8. About My Assessment Tool
Designed for intermediate Math
“Initial” reflection would be handed out at the beginning of the term
“Interim” reflection would be handed out periodically throughout the term
Students are required to reflect on their own experiences with Math
Allows the teacher to get an idea of how the students feel about Math

9. Assessment for Learning
because the purpose of the assessment is for greater learning achievement
Assessment as Learning
because it develops and supports students’ active participation in their own learning (metacognition)

10. An example of what a student might write:

11. Modifications
For primary grades use pictures, smiley faces, traffic lights, etc. for each question
For example:
Do you like Math?

12. Thank you for listening!
Questions or comments?