Introduction

The chart below provides guidance on completing the daily lesson plan template.Daily Lesson Planning for MathematicsStrand: _____________________________________________Grade: __________________Key Concept(s)/Big Idea(s)• Identify the key concept(s) and/or big idea(s) in the lesson.Curriculum Expectations• List the appropriate expectations in the strand that cluster around the big idea(s) and relateto the lesson.Materials• List materials needed for the lesson.Instructional Groupings• Consider appropriate student groupings (e.g., whole class, small groups, pairs, individuals). A lessonmay involve a variety of groupings.Getting Started• Introduce a mathematical task that involves problem solving and/or investigation.• Ensure that students understand the task.• Elicit the prior knowledge students have that will help them understand new concepts.• Help students understand what is expected of them in their work.• Provide access to a variety of learning tools (e.g., manipulatives).• Assess students’ prior learning, and adjust subsequent parts of the lesson accordingly.Working on It• Use probing questions. Encourage students to reflect on their strategies and to explain their thinking.• Encourage students to share their strategies and solutions with others.• “Assess on your feet” to help students recognize their understandings and misconceptions, and/or assessstudents’ understanding using observations, questions, or their written responses.Reflecting and Connecting• Allow time at the end of the task to have a class discussion about key mathematical concepts.• Continue to assess students’ understanding and determine next steps in instruction.Assessment• Consider the evidence that has been gathered throughout the lesson to demonstrate student learning.Home Connection• Let parents know what students are working on at school. Encourage parents to participate in helpingstudents to continue working on concepts that have been introduced in the classroom. Do not expectparents to teach new skills or concepts.54 A Guide to Effective Instruction in Mathematics, Kindergarten to Grade 6 – Volume One