MATH LESSON PLAN SCORING TOOL – 150 POINTS

(This sheet MUST be turned in with your lesson plan)

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Commendable Lesson Plan Has at least three of the following in addition to all of the parts listed under “expected lesson plan” below.		150 – 135 points
Has a real world connection	Any 3 15 points
Integration with other subjects (i.e. literature, science, etc.)
Includes tasks for diverse learners or meets needs of individuals differences
Beyond the textbook with examples or activities
Uses manipulatives
Calculator used for exploration and insight as well as calculations
Structured discovery learning activity (tasks where students explore on their own)
Uses technology in lesson or to develop materials for lesson
Expected Lesson Plan		134 - 120 points
Objectives/Outcomes	5
Background/Prior Knowledge – What do the students already know?	5
Plan includes 5 E’s and E’s are appropriate Engage Explore Explain Extend Evaluate (both students and teacher/self)	50
Discourse – Ask questions to draw out student thinking Has key inquiry questions –3 questions for each objective/outcome Has at least one divergent question	10
Environment Appropriate models used Logical sequence – concrete, pictorial, abstract Use of multiple resources evident Students engaged in task Task appropriate of content Mathematics content appropriate	10

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Assessment Allows for assessment of every student Has controlled practice questions Assessment matches objective(s)/outcome(s) Use of multiple resources evident Has evidence of student learning	10
Lesson Closure	5
Includes all handouts needed for the lesson	10
Maryland Learning Outcomes (MLO) / NCTM Standards included	5
Dimensions of Learning addressed	5
Overall Reflects effective practice Has all the lesson plan parts Mathematically appropriate Promotes reading, writing and oral communications Emphasis on student investigation Role of the Student – participate through active involvement – reason to solve problems	10
Not Acceptable Lesson Plan Must be re-submitted Missing many of the items listed for the Expected Lesson Plan or some of the parts are incomplete or does not have all of the required lesson plan parts.		119 - 0