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 * Teachers know the subjects they are teaching. **

Evidence1: EDT 604: Unit of Study: Mental Math-Addition using an iPod Touch

Rationale 1: This unit was created as part of a course requirement in my masters program. The unit was taught in a first grade class in which the students are expected to mentally compute addition facts beyond ten using a strategy of their choice. In this unit I taught students one of the major addition strategies to join sets of numbers. In addition to the concrete method of teaching this strategy, I introduced an iTouch to the class for them to apply the mental math strategies being taught.

Through the teaching and implementation of new technology, I quickly learned the value and ease of technology integration. Through this lesson I explored many different addition strategies to teach the students. I also gained a great deal of knowledge on how effectively integrate the use of an iPod into the classroom. As for the students, they are highly motivated to use the iPod to practice their skills and are solving some complex problems with ease.

KSD: Learning multiple addition strategies such as counting on, doubles, partial sums and number chunking allows for me to teach the concept in more depth and also in a sequence that is best suited for the development of number sense.
 * 1.K.1 The teacher understands the major concepts, assumptions, debates, processes of inquiry, and ways of knowing that are central to the discipline(s) s/he teaches **

Teaching an addition strategy among three others allows for students to draw on prior knowledge to best apply a strategy that works best when having to apply the skill. As an individual I am always motivated by games on electronic handheld devices and computers. So as a teacher I am always looking for ways to generate the same enthusiasm for my students. Having students play a game that requires them to apply skills that they are learning, makes the learning experience much more meaningful and motivating.
 * 1.S.1 The teacher effectively uses multiple representations and explanations of disciplinary concepts that capture key ideas and links them to students’ prior understandings. **
 * 1.D.3 The teacher has enthusiasm for the discipline(s) s/he teaches and sees connections to everyday life **