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Metacognitive skills enhance learning. Metacognition involves being aware of one’s strengths and weaknesses as a learner. Involve students in discussions of their learning process and problem solving strategies. Realize that, for some students, weak metacognitive skills can act as a barrier to learning- but that these skills can be taught (Bruer, 1997).
As a gifted and talented teacher, it is easy to teach only to students’ strengths. The students can be turned off when you use the word weakness. GT students often function under the assumption that they possess only strengths. In order for me to get my students to understand that they may need help in certain areas, I refer to it as their weakest strength instead of their weakness.
Once students take the MAP test, I hold conferences with them to discuss each area of their RIT score. I have them write each of their scores so when we work on Fantastic Five, they will be more aware of what area they need to focus on and when to ask more questions or ask for more explanations.
PowerPoints Once I analyze and determine my students’ strengths and weaknesses based on their MAP scores, I develop individualized packets for each student based on his/her weakest strength. Students spend up to two classes completing the packet. Next, students decide how they are going to present the material they have learned to their classmates. Finally, students present their lessons. While a student is presenting, their classmates participate with their new teacher.
EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS BY: Haley
Vocabulary Equation – a mathematical sentence stating that two expressions are equal Expression – a mathematical combination of numbers, variables, and operations Variable – a letter or symbol that represents a number or set of numbers in an expression or equation
Examples and Concept Two more apples than Mary has B= Mary’s apples because it’s what we don’t know “More than” means add So b+2 is our expression
Practice Problems W decreased by 7 $250 plus tax Evaluate and write true or false d=10 p=4 h=1 3. d+p=p+d 4.h+10=p+7
Review Problems Which expression would you write for six more than s? The sum of 18 and 19? Twenty minus r? Martin’s age divided by 4=6. What is his age? Simplify 10y-y+3[6]
Review Problems cont. X increased by 17 is 49. What is X? Write the equation for twice a number is 18. If *= z+1, then 5*= ? If #=w-3, then #+15= ?
Answers w-7 $250+t True True 6+s 18+19 20-r 24 9y+18
Answers cont. 32 2+x=18 5z+1 9y+18 w-18
Jeopardy Games • After the final MAP test is given, I re-evaluate each student’s strengths and weaknesses. • Students then are given another individualized packet. They are given one in math and ELA. • This time, they make a jeopardy game based upon their weakest strengths in math and ELA.
PATTERNS ORDEROF OPERATIONS ALLERITERATION ALLERITERATION 2 Jumble 1pt 1 pt 1 pt 1pt 1 pt 2 pt 2 pt 2pt 2pt 2 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 3 pt 4 pt 4 pt 4pt 4 pt 4pt 5pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt 5 pt
Franklin wants to score 100 on a math test. He scored 82 on the first test, 85 on the second test, and 88 on the third test. If this pattern continues, on which test will Franklin score 100. • Forth • Fifth • Sixth • seventh
Forth • Fifth • Sixth • Seventh
What is the value of 12 + ( 40 – 4 )/6 • 8 • 18 • 36 • 38
8 • 18 • 36 • 48
Make the following an alliterative sentence. My mother bakes great cupcakes.
Answer Example My Mother Makes Marvelous Munchies.
PACT Score Results • 1 student scored Proficient • 20 students scored Advanced