Observe an elementary mathematics lesson. Write a reflection of 250-500-words in which you address the following issues and summarize your observations:

1. What was the objective(s) of the lesson?

2. Which common core standards were addressed?

3. What types of methods did you observe the teacher using? Give specific examples to support your observations.

4. Did the teacher differentiate instruction within a diverse classroom? If so, how? If not, how might the teacher have differentiated the instruction in a diverse classroom?

5. Was technology used in the instruction of the math lesson? If so, how was technology used? If not, how could technology be used in this math lesson?

6. Did the teacher use any concrete or manipulative objects, and, if so, did the teacher use them effectively?

7. How did the teacher assess learning in the classroom? Name the types of assessments used.

8. What changes might you have made to the lesson?