Phase 1-Cycle 1

I am teaching a lesson on how to identify even and odd numbers. The lesson is directed toward 1st grade. To be able to identify even and odd numbers it is pertinent that the students know how to count up to ten. I can assess prior knowledge by having the students count to 10 aloud. In this lesson it is also necessary that students understand what "pairing" means or how to group something in "pairs". If I had more time to teach this lesson rather than just 20 minutes, I would lead an activity in which students had to create pairs, or some kind of matching activity. If I am assessing their prior knowledge and they do not have the skills necessary for my lesson, I would have to modify my lesson to help them understand the prior knowledge that is necessary to understand my lesson. My anticipatory set also reinforces their understanding of pairs. Another way I would go about assessing prior knowledge in my classroom, would be to assess what they know a day or two before I give the lesson. A small test or group discussion that assesses their prior knowledge would help me know where the students are prior to teaching my lesson. If the students were not where they needed to be to understand my lesson on odd and even numbers, I would structure my lesson differently so that they are able to understand.