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**Standard 7** ** Teachers are able to plan different kinds of lessons. **  The teacher organizes and plans systematic instruction based upon knowledge of subject matter, pupils, the community, and curriculum goals.


 * Evidence 1:** Response system (“clicker”) Math Lesson

In my 6th grade math class fractions, decimals, and percents are the math concepts that are covered for the majority of the year. These are often difficult concepts for sixth graders to master so I was determined to find a way to better engage the students and hopefully help them to better retain the skills. I decided to use the response system (“clickers” ) to develop a review game on fractions, decimals, and percents. I knew that my students wanted immediate feedback and they love using technology and I wanted to use this information to my advantage. The response system clickers were a great solution because the students received instant feedback and they were very much engaged in the lesson because it used a type of hands-on technology at an individual level. No one was left out of the lesson because every student had a clicker and was expected to respond.
 * Rationale 1:**


 * KSD**
 * 7.K.3 The teacher knows when and how to adjust plans based on student responses and other contingencies.**

I was able to use the response system (“clickers”) as a review for the students, but also as a gauge for me to see what I needed to cover with the students again.


 * 7.S.2 The teacher plans for learning opportunities that recognize and address variation in learning styles, learning differences, and performance modes.**

Using the response system made the math lesson a much more interactive lesson for the students. Everyone had to actively participate so the students that learn better visually and with interaction benefited from this lesson.


 * 7.D.2 The teacher believes that plans must always be open to adjustment and revision based on student needs and changing circumstances.**

The software that is used with the response system allows for me to adjust and revise the questions at any time. If I realize that the questions are a little too difficult or a little too simple for the majority of the students, I can quickly edit the questions. Using the response system also allows me to quickly assess how many of the students are understanding the concepts and how many are struggling. I am then able to continue with the response system lesson or stop and go back to review. It also allows me to use the questions as teaching points if I don’t want to completely stop the response system lesson.