1. Aim: How do I showcase my mathematical brainpower? Purpose of Lesson: Peer Teaching Do Now: 1)Find Your Peer Teaching Partner(s) 2)Examine the topic(s) you have 3)Write down 3 things you think you know about your topic

2. Mini-Lesson (10-15 Minutes) Practice Questions Quiz w/Answer Key Additional Activity Typed lesson plan with list of needed materials. Post lesson write-up.

3. Introduces the class to new vocabulary, formulas, ideas, rules, and procedures. Must have: Do Now/Warm-Up problem. 2-3 vocabulary terms with definitions (new slide). 1 related Historical Fact or “Real world” connection. 3 or more example problems, must include but not limited to: ~2 Regents problems(you show how to solve) ~1 word problem ~ 5 Discussion/Thinking questions

4. Allows students to use what they have learned. You don’t know it until you show it!!! Must have: At least 5 Regents questions (www.nysedregents.org/Geometry/) The ability to fix any misunderstanding your student will have The ability to solve your own practice problems An early finisher Challenge question

5. Ever thought… “Man this class is boring!”… Well here is your chance to make it fun. What would you do? Students Can: Create Posters Make Diagrams Make Flash Cards Be creative but remember the activity must be related to your topic!

6. Learning doesn’t stop because you have given a lesson Must Have: A 5 question quiz to assess how students learned The class results will be factored into your grade If it is too easy, then no one learned If it is too hard, then no one learned The goal is to make sure students learn! You must also assign a home learning task to make sure your students don’t forget what they learned

7. Brain from Pinky and the Brain had a plan, why shouldn’t you? Must Have: turned in BEFORE you teach the lesson Time sequence of lesson activities. 5 discussion questions that will be in the mini-lesson Explanation of activities List of materials needed.

8. CATEGORY4321 Quality of WorkProvides work of the highest quality, with all components of the Task Provides high quality work, with most components of the task Provides work that occasionally needs to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality. Group is also missing some components of the task. Provides work that usually needs to be checked/redone by others to ensure quality. Critical components of the task are also missing. Time-managementRoutinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of procrastination. Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have procrastinated on one thing. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of procrastination. Tends to procrastinate, but always gets things done AT THE LAST MINUTE by the deadlines. Group does not have to adjust deadlines but has to adjust work responsibilities because of procrastination. Rarely gets things done by the deadlines AND group has to adjust deadlines and work responsibilities because of inadequate time management. Problem-solvingActively looks for and suggests solutions to problems. Refines solutions suggested by teachers and others. Does not suggest or refine solutions, but is willing to try out solutions suggested by others. Does not try to solve problems or help others solve problems. Lets others do the work. AttitudeNever is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Always has a positive attitude about the task(s). Rarely is publicly critical of the project or the work of others. Often has a positive attitude about the task(s). Occasionally is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Usually has a positive attitude about the task(s). Often is publicly critical of the project or the work of other members of the group. Often has a negative attitude about the task(s). Working with OthersAlmost always listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Tries to keep people working well together. Usually listens to, shares, with, and supports the efforts of others. Does not cause \"waves\" in the group. Often listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others, but sometimes is not a good team member. Rarely listens to, shares with, and supports the efforts of others. Often is not a good team player.