The lesson plan is a detailed description of the “thought process” used to create an effective learning experience for children.Each component of the plan serves a specific purpose. Every lesson planned for children may not require the depth of thought and planning this format requires, however, often times this process goes on “in your head” without you being aware of the process taking place. It is important to recognize and understand the “thought” involved in planning a lesson that meets individual needs, ability levels and learning styles. It is equally important to understand the assessment process and it’s implications on students learning and instructor growth.

• Pre-assessment to drive the lesson
• Connection between pre-assessment, lesson objective, activity, post assessment
• Content that is accurate, relevant, and meets identified standards
• Activities that are developmentally appropriate
• Variations to lesson that accommodate diverse learners
• Pertinent materials and step-by-step procedures described in a clear manner
• Extensions to lesson that reinforce initial lesson objective

Here is a collection of math books organized by unit.

Increase Student Understanding

Edutopia.org’s Director of Video Programming, Zachary Fink, interviews UC Berkeley professor Dor Abrahamson about how to increase students’ understanding of math. For more on Dor Abrahamson, visit http://www.edutopia.org/blog/applied-mathematics-video-dor-abrahamson