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// An Action Plan is a plan for making a teaching change that will enhance your students understanding of mathematics. //
 * Action Plan **

Name Philip H. Trepanier School Wilson Creek School District Teaching assignment 6-12 Math Describe your student population (approximate number, ethnicity, language, etc) K-12 130 pupils, only 10% ethnic diversity, none of whom are ELL. Some have parents that are Spanish speaking only. 50% free and reduced lunch, at least 60% of the students come from out of district.
 * Describe your teaching situation **

What teaching change (instruction, assessment, materials) you like to improve? Explain how your teaching change will improve your students’ ability to learn mathematics. Also, describe possible ways that technology might assist you in making your teaching change. Set Teaching Goals ** Identify at least two teaching goals (measurable accomplishment that if met would enable your students to learn mathematics more effectively). **Goal 1 My own teaching changes from 95% direct instruction to 50% (year 1). Goal 2 Effective use of blogging, networking and/or Fathom.**
 * Describe your teaching change **
 * By using more tech tools and virtual manipulatives, I hope to increase student engagement. I am still very nervous about how much I can use technology. I have only had one course on the TI-Nspire calculators we are using. I hope the TI-Navigator will be ready for the new school year.**

Describe at least two things you are going to do as a teacher to accomplish your teaching goals. **1. I will have to spend some Sat. mornings working on my web skills. 2. More 20 min. intense sections followed by movement/learning activity.** These actions may or may not use technology but if they do not use technology, explain why technology is or is not the best teaching tool for your teaching change. **Technology is obviously an area with lots of room for me to grow.**
 * Describe Teaching Actions **

Identify how you are going to assess each of your teaching goals (simple method of collecting information to see if your teach goals was met). **Goal 1 Keep track of how many class periods have tech use. I will focus on my 6th grade class. Goal 2 Since I have 0 skills or products to show, I will gauge my growth by actually creating end products. (only one teacher in Wilson Creek has any web pages with links to it on the district web site.** Outline a general timeline that identifies when you are going to use your actions, collect your assessment data **Timeline Goal 1 Continuing 'count' of days/lessons with tech (engaging activities). Goal 2 My first page will just be a profile page and will be linked to school website by the end of September.**
 * Assess Teaching Goals **
 * Timeline **

Write a reflection on the results of your action plan. What was difficult? What worked well? How did your students react to the changes you made? What was the impact on student learning?
 * Reflection **