Assessment 6

(TS) Today I worked with the 7^th grade class, which is surprisingly more productive than working with the 6^th grade. (SD) Most of the time I stayed with a group of 4 girls, who needed my help the most. (CM) At the knockout station, one of the girls, Beth, who is an accomplished basketball player began to make every foul shot that she took after the first round, while another student had a hard time making any baskets at all. (CM) Although I would try to suggest helpful hints while she was playing, after she got out I would explain to the student how she could improve her foul shots and lay-ups by using the backboard, and after a few rounds she seemed to be a more efficient shooter with a better idea of how to use the backboard. (CM) This group worked well together, and seemed to pay enough attention to hear when it was time for them to switch stations. (SD) Although I had helped many groups by the end of the class, I originally started out with getting the gym set up, helping explain how all of the different stations functioned, helping Mrs. Davis get the equipment ready, but then I moved on to working with the students. (CM) Many of the students that I worked with had a hard time understanding the activities that were planned, so I often found myself explaining the rules constantly to various groups and helping them solve their problems.(CM) I was also challenged by using the stopwatch to help two groups at the same time keep track of how long they were able to keep the ball away from another member in their group.  (CM) Working with different groups helped me to get to know the students better, along with helping Mr. D and Mrs. Davis work on their pieces, and knowing that I was there to help. (CS) The students worked together surprisingly well this class, and they seemed to be in a better mood when they left the P.E. class.