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 * Task 1. ****Context for Learning Information **

Provide the requested context information for the class selected for this assessment. This format is designed to be completed electronically. Use as much space as needed to respond.

= About the school where you are teaching =


 * 1) Where are you teaching?

__X__ Middle school High school

Other (please describe) __


 * 1) List any specialized features of your school or classroom setting (e.g., themed magnet, classroom aide, bilingual, team taught with a special education teacher) that will affect your teaching in this learning segment.

-In our classroom we have a paraprofessional in 3rd and 5th hour and he helps keep students on task which will help Alex and I make our lessons more efficient.


 * 1) Describe any district, school, or cooperating teacher requirements or expectations that might impact your planning or delivery of instruction, such as required curricula, pacing plan, use of specific instructional strategies, or standardized tests.

-There are none that would impact our teaching.

= About the subject area/course you are teaching =


 * 1) What is the name of the course you are documenting? _7th grade Geography__


 * 1) What is the length of the course? o one semester o one year o other (describe) _


 * 1) What is the class schedule (e.g., 50 minutes every day, 90 minutes every other day)? 45 minutes every day


 * 1) Is there any ability grouping or tracking in mathematics? If so, please describe. Literacy is emphasized in every classroom.


 * 1) Identify any textbook or instructional program you primarily use for mathematics instruction. If a textbook, please provide the name, publisher, and date of publication. People, Places and Change by Holt Publishers in 2003.


 * 1) List other resources (e.g., SmartBoard, graphing calculators, on-line resources) you use for mathematics instruction in this class. SmartBoard

= About the students in the class featured in this assessment =


 * 1) Grade level composition of the class 7


 * 1) Number of:


 * 1) students in the class _27


 * 1) males 15 __females__ _12__


 * 1) English language learners 0

d. students identified as gifted and talented _1

e. students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs) or 504 plans _5


 * 1) Complete the chart below to summarize the required accommodations or modifications for special education students or gifted and talented **students that will affect your mathematics instruction in this learning segment**. As needed, consult with your cooperating teacher to complete the chart. The first row has been completed in italics as an example. Use as many rows as you need.

//Learning Disability// || //Example:// //4// || //Example:// //Close monitoring, follow up, and Resource Room// || notes provided, peer help, and para professional support ||
 * **Special Education Category** || **Number of Students** || **Accommodations/Pertinent IEP Objectives** ||
 * //Example://
 * Learning Disability || 5 || Work completion help, resource room, shorter assignments,