2 Teaching Math in the Primary Grades: The Teaching Cycle

What is the teaching cycle?

• A linear activity that starts with planning and ends with testing

• A repetitive cycle of defining objectives, planning, implementing instructions, assessing learning, and reflecting on teaching and learning

• A cycle that involves only planning and implementing instructions

• A cycle that involves only assessing learning and reflecting on teaching

What is the first stage of the teaching cycle?

• Identify Objectives

• Plan Instruction

• Implement Plan

• Assess Learning & Reflect on the Result

What should guide the identification of objectives in the teaching cycle?

• Content standards, performance standards, and learning competencies

• Teacher's personal preferences

• Student's interests

• Parent's expectations

What is important for a teacher to know before planning instruction?

• The content of the lesson and familiarity with the students

• The content of the lesson and teaching experience

• The students' personal lives and interests

• The students' academic achievements

What should a teacher do during the implementation of the plan?

• Conduct learning activities and be flexible with possible changes

• Stick strictly to the plan without any changes

• Give lectures without any student participation

• Assign homework without any explanation

How can a teacher check for understanding during the teaching process?

• Observe facial reactions and verbal cues from students

• Ask students to memorize information

• Give multiple-choice tests only

• Assign group projects without any guidance

What should a teacher do if the objectives were not met?

• Plan again and think of different strategies

• Blame the students for not understanding

• Ignore the objectives and move on to the next topic

• Give up on teaching the topic

How can student learning in math be measured?

• Through paper-and-pen examination and authentic assessments

• Through oral presentations and class discussions

• Through physical education activities

• Through artistic performances

Which stage/s of the teaching cycle requires the teacher to reflect on teaching and learning?

• Assess Learning & Reflect on the Result and Reflect on Teaching

• Plan Instruction and Implement Plan

• Identify Objectives and Check for Understanding

• None of the above