Unit Study
What is the main purpose of the Unit Study?
To develop and deepen content knowledge for teaching the grade level standards in the unit and connect daily lesson planning to the big picture for the unit.
What is the purpose of the Lesson Internalization/Lesson Study?
To ensure educators are well-prepared to facilitate effective instruction by analyzing learning goals, content, and instructional strategies, and anticipating potential student questions and challenges.
True or False: Teacher Pre-Work for Unit Study should take approximately 60 minutes.
True!
What should teachers review for units incorporating a project-based assessment?
The materials, procedure, and accompanying rubric for grading.
What should be reviewed to plan specific accommodations for individual students?
Student profiles and previous assessments.
What are two main tasks teachers must complete in the Unit Study?
Understanding the unit and developing content knowledge, and doing the science work.
What is included in the teacher pre-work for Lesson Internalization?
Completing the Science Lesson Internalization Checklist, reviewing lesson plans, and internalizing the lesson goals and structure.
What should teachers reflect on after reading the unit plan?
The new vocabulary introduced in the unit.
What should be examined in the lesson structure to ensure a logical flow of activities?
The sequence of activities and how they build upon each other in a logical progression.
Name one method to support diverse learning preferences in the classroom.
Incorporating opportunities for students to work collaboratively and engage in problem-solving.
What documents should teachers review in Amplify Units during the Unit Study?
Coherence Flowchart, Eliciting and Leveraging Student’s Prior Knowledge, Cross Cutting Concept Tracker, 3D Assessment Objectives, Teacher’s Guide.
What is the focus during Part 1 of the Lesson Study IP Meeting?
Internalization, where the focus is on big ideas in the section, developing concepts and strategies, and choosing one of the five options for collective discussion.
During the Leader Pre-Work, what is one thing leaders should internalize?
The meeting agenda and how to address potential gaps based on teacher pre-work.
True or False: The learning outcomes of a lesson are specific, measurable, and aligned with the key scientific concepts of the lesson.
True
What should be planned to make thinking visible during a lesson?
Use of slides, pre-made charts, or co-created charts with students.
What should teachers do as part of Step 2 in the Unit Study pre-work?
Take the unit pre-assessment, critical juncture, and end of unit assessment; review exemplary responses; familiarize with the grading rubric for assessments.
Name two key tasks in the Lesson Study IP Meeting’s practice and next steps section.
Practicing a part of the lesson and using the Science Implementation guide for feedback.
What is one task included in the pre-work for both teachers and leaders in Lesson Study?
Reviewing the pacing calendar and lesson goals for the upcoming week.
During the Unit Study IP Meeting, what is the purpose of charting the main ideas of the unit?
To build the unit's storyline, focusing on science progress building and integrating the big ideas of the unit.
During the Lesson Study IP Meeting, what should be determined using cohort data?
How the seating chart can support all learners, promote discourse, and facilitate clear monitoring pathways.
How should ADs lead the Unit Study IP Meeting?
By questioning, ensuring all key points are addressed and illustrated with examples, and collaboratively charting answers to build the unit's storyline.
What are the five focus options during the Lesson Study IP Meeting’s Internalization part?
Unpacking Objectives, Priority Tasks and Launch; Anticipated Misconceptions/Strategies and Monitoring; Discourse and Lesson Synthesis; Data and Differentiation; Routines (ES only).
In Lesson Study, what specific focus should leaders choose?
A section of the unit that requires deeper analysis of learning goals, content, or instructional strategies.
In Lesson Internalization, what should teachers do with the exit tickets and on-the-fly assessments?
Solve them with exemplar scholar solutions/habits.
What is one aspect to consider for integrating personal teaching style into the lesson plan?
Specific questioning techniques or ways to facilitate discussions.