Lesson Analysis and Summary
Prior to this session, facilitators review and select a model lesson for an
in-depth evaluation and discussion. The next section provides a short
description of each lesson. Please note that model lessons may actually consist
of several activities and teaching strategies around a single concept.
Participants should review the lesson in its entirety to have a more complete
view of the resource.
In this activity, participants work in small groups to examine one of the model
mathematics lessons. Before groups review the lessons, use the following
questions to frame the discussion:
- Are the essential components (e.g., key concepts and content, teaching
approaches, procedures, assessment) of the lesson well defined?
- How does the integration of technology differentiate this lesson from a more
traditional approach?
- Is the lesson content aligned to the academic content standards?
- Is the selected technology appropriate? How is this determined?
Explain to participants that they will use a rubric to evaluate the lesson.
Provide access to the Technology Integrated Lesson Review Rubric by
distributing paper copies or linking participants to it online.
Lesson Links
Connecting Representations of Functions
In this lesson, the study of functions focuses on relationships in meaningful
contexts and is presented through multiple methods of representing and
examining these relationships. An emphasis is placed on connecting
representations of functions (tables, patterns and sequences, student-drawn
scatter plots and line graphs, technology-assisted graphs, functions as
equations) so that each can provide a different picture of the relationship.
How to Train a Robot
The technology in this lesson includes computers, graphing calculators, and
small three-wheeled robots. This lesson is presented in three parts. Although
these parts build upon one another, they may be presented separately. In the
first part, "Logo," students study how to write programs using the computer
language Logo. In the second part, "Basic," students program a robot, which is
directed by a graphing calculator secured on its back. In the third part,
"Maze," students measure and analyze the results of the calculator movements.
The technology in this lesson allows students to learn logical thinking skills
and develop problem-solving strategies in engaging hands-on activities.
Following small group work, provide time to discuss the evaluation of the model
lesson. Use the rubric to guide this activity. Facilitators should refer to the
Lesson Analysis, which provides a detailed analysis of each model lesson.
Sample Lesson Review and Analysis