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****Standard 7 ** **Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. **  The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.
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**Evidence 1 **: EDT 674 – Quadratic Equation Lesson Plan 

**Rationale 1 **: This lesson plan on quadratic equations was created for my Advanced Algebra with Trig class. After studying quadratic equations, students were going to create an online poster using [|www.glogster.com]. For their online poster, students needed to post images explaining what quadratic equations are, how they are solved and where they are seen in the real world. Also, students needed to create an audio recording for their online poster explaining the characteristics of quadratic equations.

This lesson on quadratic equations demonstrated the following mathematics and technology standards:

**Mathematics **

A.12.4 Develop effective oral and written presentations employing correct mathematical terminology, notation, symbols, and conventions for mathematical arguments and display of data. F.12.2 Use mathematical functions in a variety of ways F.12.3 Solve linear and quadratic equations, linear inequalities and systems of linear equations and inequalities

**Technology **

A.12.1 Use common media and technology terminology and equipment <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">A.12.2 Identify and use common media formats <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">A.12.5 Use media and technology to create and present information

<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This lesson shows that I am able to create lessons and projects that are unique, but still meet the standards for the subject. By creating this online poster, students are demonstrating a better understanding of quadratic equations rather than if they took a traditional test. Also, by using technology, students will be more engaged and motivated than if they took a written test.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Since this lesson plan was made in May, which was after we had already covered quadratic equations, I was unable to have students do this project.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">KSD **

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">7.K.2 The teacher knows how to take contextual considerations (instructional materials, individual student interests, needs, and aptitudes, and community resources) into account when planning instruction that creates an effective bridge between curriculum goals and students’ experiences. ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">Whenever introducing a new topic in math, students are always interested how the topic is used in the real world. One of the criteria for the online poster was students needed to find images of quadratic equations in real life. This allows students to see that quadratic equations are used and seen everywhere you look. Also, by creating an online poster, students are using technology, which most students seem to enjoy using.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">7.S.1. As an individual and a member of a team, the teacher selects and creates learning experiences that are appropriate for curriculum goals, relevant to learners, and based upon principles of effective instruction ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">One of the math standards for high school is that students can solve quadratic equations (F.12.3). When crating their poster, students need to include the different ways you can solve quadratic equations. Also, when creating there audio recording, students need to mention how to use the different methods to solve quadratic equations.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">7.D.2. The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances. ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">By creating an online poster, it is very easy for students to make changes and corrections to their poster. Also, since most of my students have access to the internet at home, students are able to work and complete them at home at their own convince.