ECYA/ENS: Exercise 2- Science & Mathematics
Directions Exercise 2: Science and Mathematics Introduction In this exercise, you will use your knowledge of science and mathematics to discuss concepts, plan one integrated activity, and describe two specific modifications/adaptations you would make for a given student. You will be asked to respond to three prompts. Criteria for Scoring To satisfy the highest level of the scoring rubric, your responses must provide clear, consistent, and convincing evidence of the following: - an in-depth discussion of the science and mathematics concepts; - a worthwhile and integrated learning activity; and - appropriate adaptations/modifications for a given student and purpose. Stimulus You will find all of the following below: 1) The name of a topic area in science. 2) A brief description of a student. 3) Question(s) the student described has asked you about the topic area. Topic area: Biology; plant growth Student: 8 years old I.Q. of 60 legally blind Questions: 1) What makes plants grow? 2) How much does a plant grow each day?
Prompts 1. a) Discuss the science concept that would answer the student’s questions. b) Discuss the mathematics concept that would answer the student’s questions. 2. Describe one integrated science and mathematics activity that would clearly engage all students in learning these concepts. 3. Describe two specific modifications/adaptations you would make to this activity for the given student. Explain what the student will be doing and how the modifications/adaptations will promote the given student’s learning of the science and mathematics concepts in the topic area.
Created by Patrick Ledesma, 2007
Prompts from
National Board for Professional Teaching Standards
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