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Bringing Math to Life!

by Collector on 01-11-2012 01:58 PM - last edited on 01-11-2012 02:14 PM

Description

For the past 4 years I have taught Middle/High School Health & Phys Ed. Due to recent budget cuts, I lost my job for this upcoming school year. Fortunately, I have a dual degree in Elementary Education and last month I was informed that I will now be teaching 5th Grade Math. As I face a brand new school year, I feel as though I almost starting over as a first year teacher and I have many challenges ahead. I want to make this an exciting and memorable year for my 5th grade students!

 

Education Level(s)

5-6

 

Subject(s)

Math & Science, Professional Development

 

Learning Objectives

I want to bring Math to life! Not only do I want to teach my students math, but I want to teach them how it applies to real life situations. With an increased focus on standardized testing, teachers are pressured to teach to the test. As I embark on my journey as an Elementary teacher, I want to make Math hands on and really bring it to life for my students. With scenarios such as store/cash registers and other tactile resources, my students will learn math in a whole new way.

 

Materials

In addition to tactile materials, such as cash registers, fake money, geometry shape manipulatives, etc. I will use the funding to purchase various books and resources that will give me ideas and guide me through my first year teaching Math. The flip camera would be a perfect way for me to document my new experiences. I would display pictures of my students working "hands on" in the hallway and also post them on my teacher website for parents to see. I want to make a great impression.

 

Other Information

In addition to what I've stated above, I would certainly use the money towards tuition and take a class geared towards Elementary Math. I am currently completing my Masters in Physical Education (since that was my assignment), but I want to continue my education and attain my Masters + 15. This would be a great start for me as I try to specialize my teaching strengths in Math. Thank you for your consideration.

 

University of Phoenix

 

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