Lesson Plan

Name: Eryn Fricks

Setting/Grade Level: 9-12th grade Cooperating Teacher:
School: Shooster High School Subjects: Math
Theme/Title: Budgeting/ Monthly Date: 11/16/18
Planning Composite of Class: Inclusive

1. Learning Goals/Objectives
What student learning goals/objectives do Which indicators of the Arizona content
you have for this lesson? standards does this lesson address?

Students will be able to run a student lead N/A

discussion, vote for their preferred
activities, budget and plan the activities as
a group.

2. Methodology
What instructional strategies will you use?
Constructions Library Research
Cooperative Learning Peer Editing
X Discussion/Questioning Practicum
X Problem Solving Field Study
Reflection/Response Graphic Organizers
X Independent Learning Role Playing
Laboratory X Viewing/Listening/Answering
Practice/Drill Experiment
Lecture X Discovery
Reporting Journal
Simulation Other:

Why did you choose these strategies/methods?

Students will discuss and question their preferred activities. Also, discuss their budget.
Independently they will choose and decide a few activities to contribute to the group.
They will use problem solving if the activities exceed their budget, or when there is a tie.
They will view, listen and answer to the student speaker conducting the meeting. The
students will discover interesting activities to contribute to the group. Students will view
a quick presentation slide about planning and budgeting, and learn their budget is $30.
How will you group students for instruction?

I will group the students in pairs when it is time to discover new activities, the cost of the
activities and plan for the activities. The students will discuss the places with the highest
votes and the budget.

List below your activities/steps including how you activate background knowledge, gain
student attention (set induction), demonstrate processes and desired outcomes (modeling,
guided practice, independent practice), and bring closure to the lesson. Also, articulate
how you will evaluate your lesson/determine if student learning occurred.
 Activity/Step Time Allocated
Show a quick video about budgeting. 3.5 minutes

Ask students what they know about 5 minutes

budgeting.

Present four slides about

budgeting/planning. Discussing their 5 minutes
budget of $30.

Pass out the handout 1 minute

Students Will independently pick four

preferred activities/places and the cost. 10 minutes
Using the computers/internet.

Pair students to decide if the cost of all four 10 minutes

activities will exceed their budget of $30.

Bring students together, pick a leader, vote

for four activities, figure out cost and 15 minutes
discuss budget. They will make sure that
they can attend all the activities. I will
intervene if needed.

As a class, we will discuss the importance

of budgets, researching cost and
discussing/deciding as a group the 8 minutes
activities
 3. Materials
What materials will you use? Technology Utilized
Teacher Student Cassettes/CDs CD-ROM
Slides Handout Overhead X Computer
Computer Computer X Slides Distance
Handout Internet Learning/Webcast
Smart Board Tape Recorder X Internet
TV/VCR/DVD Laser Disk
X Assistive Tech. Smart Board
Digital/Video Other
Camera

4. Assessment/Evaluation
Assessment Alternatives How will you evaluate each student
(check=process, x=product) goal/outcome?
Application Objective
Exam Test I will evaluate the paper they filled out, to
Concept Check Observation check for understanding. Observe the
Mapping student lead discussion and score. Make
Parent Contract sure every student is following along with
Evaluation the checklist. Their performance is also
Peer Check Checklist how I will evaluate.
Evaluation
Self- Check Performance
Evaluation How will you use this information?
Inventories Portfolio
Quantitative Rating Scales I will use this information to check for
Scales understanding. Make sure the students
Rubric X Scored know the understanding of planning and
Discussion budgeting as a team.
Journals Problem-
Solving
Assessment
Other
 5. Reflection after Lesson Implementation
1. To what extent did students learn what you intended? How do you know?

The students learned what their budget was and what it meant to them. As I was
observing them, I could hear them discuss how one activity would exceed their budget.
As a group they found four activities that would not exceed their $30. They
professionally discussed and voted as a group.

2. Did you do anything differently than what you planned? If so, why?

I did not do anything differently than I planned. One group had three students, but that
was because of numbers.

3. If you were going to teach this lesson again to the same students, what would you do
the same? Differently?

I would design a different handout, maybe a little more engaging/accommodating. But I

would still design a student lead discussion.

4. How much time did you actually use? Were transitions smooth?

We went a few minutes over time, but I planned for that. Transitions were smooth, but
they took longer than I intended.
5. Identify a group or individual who did well with the lesson. How do you account for
this? What might you do in the future to ensure their continued success?

Group A did exceptionally well, they were accommodating for the diverse group of three
students they have. The students facilitated a conversation that was professional. Next
time, I would divide the group up, so more students could have the same success.

6. Identify a group or individual who had difficulty with this lesson. How do you account
for this? What interventions could you use so that they achieve the learning goals?

Group C struggled with the budgeting and making sure their activities did not exceed
their budget. Next time, I can pair them with a group that exceeded to guide them. Also, a
more accommodating worksheet to fit their needs.
7. Are there any other comments, reactions, or questions about the lesson? Was there
anything you felt especially good, frustrated, or confused about?

I felt good that the students understood the lesson. Also, that all the students at the end of
class had an idea or understanding of budgeting. The lesson went smoothly, transition
were longer than expected, but everything was great!