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Tic Tac TOY’s Using Differentiated Instruction, Student Choice & Independent Learning Challenges to Motivate Students to Improve their Fitness Andrea McMurtry Midwest Middle School TOY 2013 Fishers Junior High – Fishers, Indiana amcmurtry@hse.k12.in.us.
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Tic Tac TOY’s Using Differentiated Instruction, Student Choice & Independent Learning Challenges to Motivate Students to Improve their Fitness Andrea McMurtry Midwest Middle School TOY 2013 Fishers Junior High – Fishers, Indiana amcmurtry@hse.k12.in.us
Differentiating a Workout with Tic-Tac-TOY’s • Choice boards address student readiness, interest and learning preferences A great motivator – promotes student independence and responsibility! • Easy way to differentiate instruction without other students Knowledge – Students usually Partner with like ability students • An Easily Assessable Standards Based Activity Addressing… • Standard 1- The physically literate individual demonstrates competency in a variety of motor skills and movement patterns. • Standard 2 - The physically literate individual applies knowledge of concepts, principles, strategies and tactics related to movement and performance. • Standard 4 - The physically literate individual exhibits responsible personal and social behavior that respects self and others. • Standard 5 - The physically literate individual recognizes the value of physical activity for health, enjoyment, challenge, self-expression and/or social interaction.
How to “Play” • With your partner move around the gym to various stations and participate at the designated challenge at your ability level. • Designate who will be “X” and who will be “O” (rock/paper/scissors if necessary) • The winner of the challenge wins the box and picks the next challenge • Continue on until someone gets 3 in a row – or continue to play the whole board and see if you can get another 3 in a row – or who can get the most X or O • Find another partner to challenge
Assessment • Analyzing Your Results and Answer the Questions At the Bottom of the Paper (Self Assessment) • During your cool down walk – discuss with your partner or group the following question “Is it more important to develop components of health related fitness or skill related fitness?” Provide evidence to support your claim(Peer / Group Assessment or writing assignment as homework) • Collect activity sheets for an effort/participation grade based on number completed