What This Document Is
This document is a detailed lesson plan template, specifically designed for a Methods of Teaching Math to Students with Mild to Moderate Disabilities course (SPD 570) at Grand Canyon University. It outlines a plan to teach perimeter using a hands-on activity involving students’ initials and graph paper, with built-in differentiation strategies for diverse learners.
Why This Document Matters
This lesson plan is valuable for pre-service and in-service teachers seeking practical strategies for inclusive mathematics instruction. It’s used during coursework to demonstrate understanding of differentiated instruction, accommodating various learning needs within a single lesson. The plan exists to bridge theory and practice, showing how to apply pedagogical principles to real classroom scenarios. It’s particularly relevant for educators working with English Language Learners (ELLs), students with IEPs, and gifted learners.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document provides a *plan* for a lesson, but it does not deliver the lesson itself. It doesn’t include detailed explanations of perimeter concepts, nor does it offer complete solutions to potential student difficulties. It assumes the user has foundational knowledge of perimeter and differentiated instruction techniques. It also doesn’t provide the actual math app tutorial or the completed anchor chart.
What This Document Provides
The full document includes:
* Specific learning targets and objectives related to perimeter.
* A detailed anticipatory set to engage students.
* Multiple means of representation, engagement, and expression, tailored to different learner profiles (ELL, special needs, gifted, early finishers).
* A list of necessary resources and materials (chart paper, graph paper, rulers, calculators, smartboard, tablets).
* Differentiation strategies for each student group, outlining how materials and activities will be adjusted.
* Assessment considerations for each student group.
* Academic language vocabulary (distance, length, perimeter, product).
This preview does *not* include the actual student work samples, the completed anchor chart, or a step-by-step guide to using the “Really Sketch” math app.
