Calculus One with iPads

The unit plan will be assessed against the following evaluation criteria:

 

1) Objectives

 

• Clearly stated, realistic and can be understood thoroughly in the allocated duration of time.

• Describe specific behaviors according to specified concepts

• Measurable and can be assessed according to standards and knowledge

• Lesson content is designed to accomplish these objectives in a variety of instructional strategies

• Connect previous lessons to the present and to the next lessons

 

2) Assessments

 

• Each lesson in the unit plan outlines the pre-requisites related to lesson objectives

• Pre-assessments that take into consideration prior knowledge

• Well-defined tools of measurable assessments address objectives and unit standards.

• Peer and self-assessments are used throughout the unit.

• Performance assessment, electronic documentation of student achievement, and analysis of the success of unit objectives.

 

3) Differentiation/UDL Considerations

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• Various options for independent learning through the Nearpod app

• Specific differentiation, including reasonable modifications to overcome learning barriers and facilitate inclusion

• Student-paced lessons, pre-made lessons that suit students’ pace of learning)

 

 

4) Technology Integration

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The unit plan outlines available resources to support learning, including technology resources that enhance student learning, increases productivity, and promotes creativity.

• Various software and iPad applications, mainly the Nearpod app that deepens students' understanding of important concepts

• Web-based tools (Nearpod.com)

• Web-resources that support higher-order thinking skills and develop students' lifelong skills.

• Web-based repository that offers alternatives for students to demonstrate their learning,

• Opportunities for group work through the Nearpod application that facilitates collaboration inside and outside the classroom

 

 

5) Balance of Learning

 

The unit plan offers

• opportunities for active learning: real-time feedback and continuous assessment.

• opportunities for reflection. Open-ended questions after each lesson and video recordings that can be posted a You Tube channel or on Facebook allowing other students to comment.

• clearly stated facts to be learned.

• various forms of Information presentation: texts, audio, video, diagrams, images,…