Assignments

=**Assignment Discussions**=
 * //Please submit all work electronically in WORD. If possible, please save it as a .doc file as I do not have the latest version.//**

 **Math Narratives (#1 and 2) **
The stories we tell about ourselves in relation to our experiences are a powerful way to understand how we view the world. We would like you to create a mathematics narrative as a means to introduce yourself in relation to your experiences of mathematics. Your mathematics narrative should include a) your view of mathematics; b) your experiences of learning mathematics, and c) your experiences of teaching math. Try to describe memorable teachers and events and how they changed or challenged your views of mathematics, its learning and teaching. Please submit your Math Narratives in soft copy. Check out the rubrics to see what I'm looking for. For the second narrative, please consider this to be a later reflection on your mathematics experiences. As you engage in the culture, values, and practices of mathematics education throughout this course, your understanding of mathematics teaching and learning will be affected. This second math narrative is to be a reflection on these new experiences. Still consider a) your view of mathematics; b) your experiences of learning mathematics, and from your practicum c) your experiences of teaching math. Submitting:
 * Electronic please, preferably WORD, no more than 3 pages, double spaced
 * Please name your file "MathNarrative1-xxx.doc" or "MathNarrative2-xxx.doc" where "xxx" is your name without spaces (e.g.: JohnSmith).
 * On your first page, please include your name and title.

 **Activity with Curriculum Connections **

 * 1) While you and your partner are free to write separate submissions, I am happy to accept a **joint submission** and you will both receive the same grade.
 * 2) You are free to use the feedback from your colleagues as you see fit and you are welcome to add a paragraph on your own and your colleagues' reflections. The most important thing is that you have asked your colleagues for feedback on what could make your activity more relevant, effective, engaging etc… However, it is your call if and how you use their feedback.
 * 3) Refer to the rubric on the website to see what I'm looking for. Remember that this is for your portfolio so the more you put in…
 * 4) Consider a 3 year and not 5 year span for the curriculum continuum.

Submitting:
 * Electronic please ( preferably WORD) no later than one week following your activity in the class.
 * Please name your file "ActivityWithCC(xxx)-Name.doc" where "xxx" is your group mnemonic (e.g.: GT2, DMP1).
 * If you are submitting one copy as a pair, on your front page include both of your names.

Sharing:
 * My aim is to get these back to you within a week of submission. When you receive my comments and grade you may wish to make further changes, resubmit and have your work re-graded. If you plan to resubmit, speak to me first please. **Once you are happy with your work, you are encouraged, but not required, to post your activity on the wiki/website for your colleagues.**

**Problem Set or Math Trek with additional problems**
When you submit a Problem Set or Math Trek for the portfolio, please take a good look at the rubric provided on the website. As Joel noted, write it up considering all of the attributes and characteristics noted in the right most (A+) column.

The Math Trek and the additional 3 questions can be submitted as a group effort. Groups can be up to 4 people and each participant shall share the same grade. So please try to make it a group effort and share the work. Remember to list the participants on the front page.

For both Problem Set and Math Trek your solutions to each problem should be detailed and you should explain your strategy for each solution. You should also match each problem to one or more particular grades (some problems may be applicable to several grades), state the curriculum expectation(s) that would match it, and make some suggestions as to how you might use this problem with a class of students (for instance, would this be a group activity, individual, homework, test? What materials would they use? How would it be played out in class?).

Lesson Plan (Due wk 9, Dec. 10)
This component moves into the practice of teaching and allows you to demonstrate what you know and can do through the development of a mathematics lesson with a detailed justification for each of your decisions. This includes a full lesson design, a student activity sheet (if applicable), and a discussion to justify how you have designed the lesson. The lesson should demonstrate what you have learned about mathematics and mathematics teaching and learning. The assessment for the lesson design will be based on the appropriateness of the lesson content for the curriculum expectations, the degree to which it engages students in meaningful mathematics, the clarity and organization of any handouts, and the quality of the justifications for your decisions.

The Lesson Plan Template is a useful place to plan your lesson as it encourages you to consider how to a) detail your intent and connect your lesson to the curriculum; b) plan your activity for appropriate level of challenge, meaningful mathematics and engagement; and c) initiate, enact and consolidate learning. Your discussion of the justifications for each component of the plan should be clear and concise, and contain only meaningful and relevant detail.

Consider creating your lesson plan so that it contains everything required for another teacher to teach it in your absence.