Mon, Nov 15, 2021 4:00 PM in Comprehension
Chryssa,
You can ensure students are understanding the science by looking at the data from formative assessments. A formative assessment could be anything that you have the students do. If they aren't physically turning in something to be graded, take notes on what they are doing so you can assess them. Based on the data you get from the assessments, you'll know what the majority of th...
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Mon, Nov 15, 2021 3:53 PM in Accommodations
Darren,
I am currently student teaching in a first grade classroom with four English Langauge Learners. My CT and I simplify or reword directions for them, give them manipulatives when appropriate, give them more time when needed, and we give them lots of visual supports. We try to accomodate throughout the entirety of the lesson, so that when it comes time for the assessment, they are more co...
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Tue, Nov 09, 2021 2:25 PM in Engaging my students
Mayte,
I agree with everyone else who has replied to this. I really think including hands-on activities will be the best way to engage most of your students. Find something that interests your students and try to find a way to integrate that within the content or learning experience. Science could be a challenging subject for some because it can be so abstract. Find ways to make the content re...
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