1. Prepared by the LAUSD Secondary Mathematics Unit
06/29/07
Prepared by the LAUSD Secondary Mathematics Unit

2. Purpose To provide you with:
Time to collaboratively plan lessons from an entire chapter.
Questioning techniques and strategies to use in your classroom.

3. Focus
You will be planning Chapter 8 from the “Bridge to Algebra” book.

4. Doing the Math First Answer all of the questions in Chapter 8
As you go through the chapter make notes on the “Preview of Chapter” Planning sheet

5. Main Idea (Goal) of Section Additional Key Vocabulary
Planning Templates
In your groups, plan a section of Chapter 8 using the Planning and Pacing Guides.
Main Idea (Goal) of Section
CA Standards
Context
Additional Key Vocabulary
Warm Up
Student
Misconceptions
Clarifying
Questions
Other
Carnegie
Resources
Assignments
(Homework)

6. Planning Template
Consolidate your group’s plan onto one electronic copy of the planning guide.

7. Algebra Readiness Website

8. Uploading Your Plan
Post your group’s plan in the relevant section of the website

9. Math Lesson 3 Watch Math Lesson 3
On page 4 of your handout write down the questions that the teacher asks during the lesson
Math
Lesson 3

10. The Art of Questioning What is a good question?
Read page 6 of your handout on NCTM questioning strategies

11. Asking Questions
Look at Problem 3 on page 233 of the student text
In your groups, develop questions you would use to facilitate problem 3 with your students.

12. Revisiting Your Lesson
In your groups, revisit the lesson you planned earlier. Modify your lesson plan to incorporate questions from some of the five categories.

13. Reflection
Complete the reflection page in your participant’s handout.

14. Thank you for your investment in raising student achievement!
Los Angeles Unified School District – Instructional Support Services
Thank you for your investment in raising student achievement!
Secondary Mathematics
Los Angeles Unified School District
333 South Beaudry
Los Angeles, CA 90017
Tel: (213)
Fax: (213)
Cheri Guenther
Director
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