Standard+6

****Standard 6 ** **Teachers communicate well. **  The teacher uses effective verbal and nonverbal communication techniques as well as instructional media and technology to foster active inquiry, collaboration, and supportive interaction in the classroom.
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**Evidence 1 **: EDT 674 – Audio Recording On How To Solve Quadratic Equations By Factoring media type="file" key="Solving Quadratic Equations - Ryan - mp3.mp3" width="240" height="20"

**Rationale 1 **: This is an audio recording I created for Advanced Algebra with Trig that explains how to solve quadratic equations by factoring. I posted this audio file on my wiki so students could listen to it and also be able to download it onto their mp3 player.

**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.12.3 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 A.12.3 Use a computer and productivity software to organize and create information A.12.5 Use media and technology to create and present information

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">The goal of this audio file was to help students understand how to solve quadratic equations by factoring. On the recording, I explain the trick or shortcut you use to factor basic quadratic equations. Also, I walk students through how to factor a couple of quadratic equations.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This audio file demonstrates that I am able to provide students with ways of learning outside the classroom. For students that were absent or did not understand factoring, they could learn at home by listening to the file on my website or downloading it to their mp3 player and listening to it whenever is convient for them. Also, since students use technology on an everyday basis, especially their mp3 players, this gives them an opportunity to learn or relearn factoring using technology they really enjoy using.

<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">I did post this audio file on my website, but I don’t think many students listened to it. I have found that students, especially those who struggle in math, feel the only way they can learn math is by having a teacher physically teaching them. Also, since math is usually learned visually, I might be more useful to make a video instead on an audio file.

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

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">6.K.4 The teacher recognizes the importance of nonverbal, verbal and media communication techniques. ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This audio recording was posted on my wiki so that students who did not know how to factor quadratic equations could access this at home and learn how to factor quadratic equations. Also, students could download the file on their mp3 player, so they could listen to the lesson whenever they want to.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">6.S.5 The teacher knows how to use a variety of media communication tools, including audiovisual aids and computers, to enrich learning opportunities. ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">This audio recording is one example of how I use technology to help or further students’ learning. Also, this audio file was uploaded on my wiki, which includes video tutorials of different math topics.

**<span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">6.D.1 The teacher recognizes the power of language for self-expression, identity development and learning. ** <span style="font-family: 'Arial','sans-serif';">One reason I provided this audio recording on my wiki is because some students are more verbal learners than visual learners. When I presented the lesson in class about factoring quadratic equations, it was a mix of showing how to do problems on the board and explaining how to do them. For those students who learn verbally, this audio recording gave them a concise explanation on how to factor quadratic equations.