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Target Time!

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Lesson Plan

Target Time!

Students will learn to collect, evaluate, and set improvement goals based on their performance in timed academic tasks.

Understanding data helps students track their own progress, identify areas for growth, and develop strategies to improve their academic fluency, fostering a sense of ownership over their learning.

Audience

4th Grade Small Group

Time

35 minutes

Approach

Hands-on data collection and analysis.

Materials

Fluency Facts (slide-deck), Timed Drills (activity), and Fluency Data Sheet (worksheet)

Prep

Prepare Materials

10 minutes

Step 1

Introduction & Warm-Up

5 minutes

  • Begin by asking students about the importance of practice and tracking progress.
  • Introduce the concept of fluency and how collecting data can help them improve.
  • Briefly explain the plan for the session using the Fluency Facts Slide Deck (Slide 1-2).

Step 2

Understanding Fluency Data

10 minutes

  • Present the Fluency Facts Slide Deck (Slides 3-5) to explain what fluency is and how data helps us understand it.
  • Distribute the Fluency Data Sheet Worksheet and guide students through understanding its sections: 'Attempt', 'Time (seconds)', 'Correct Answers', 'Errors', 'Words/Problems Per Minute (WPM/PPM)', and 'Goal'.
  • Emphasize accuracy and speed as components of fluency.

Step 3

Timed Drills Activity

10 minutes

  • Transition to the Timed Drills Activity.
  • Explain that students will complete short, timed tasks (e.g., math facts, reading passages).
  • Conduct the first timed drill. Students record their 'Time' and 'Correct Answers' on their Fluency Data Sheet Worksheet.
  • Guide students to calculate their 'WPM/PPM' and record it.
  • Discuss the results as a group, highlighting improvement over attempts.

Step 4

Goal Setting & Reflection

8 minutes

  • Using their Fluency Data Sheet Worksheet, have students look at their data and set a realistic, achievable goal for their next timed drill.
  • Discuss what strategies they might use to reach their goal.
  • Conclude with a brief reflection: 'What did you learn about tracking your progress today?' and 'How can collecting data help you in other subjects?'
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Slide Deck

Target Time: Fluency Facts!

Ready to become a fluency superstar?

Welcome students and introduce the concept of 'Target Time!'. Ask what they think it means to be 'fluent' at something.

What is Fluency?

Fluency means doing something well, without much effort, and at a good speed.

  • Reading smoothly
  • Solving math problems quickly
  • Writing ideas clearly

Explain fluency as doing something smoothly, accurately, and quickly. Use examples like reading aloud or solving simple math problems.

Why is Fluency Important?

Being fluent helps you:

  • Understand what you're reading much better!
  • Solve harder math problems because the basics are easy.
  • Free up your brain to think about new and exciting ideas!

Discuss why being fluent helps them learn more. For example, if they read fluently, they can understand stories better.

Data to the Rescue!

How do we know we're getting better?

  • We collect data (information and numbers)!
  • Data helps us see our starting point.
  • It shows us how much we've improved.
  • It helps us know where to go next!

Introduce how numbers (data) can show their progress. Connect it to sports or games where scores are tracked.

Setting Goals with Data

Once you have your data, you can set awesome goals!

  • Look at your past performance.
  • Decide what you want to achieve next.
  • Work towards your target!

Today, we'll collect data and set our own fluency goals!

Explain that setting goals based on their data makes their goals 'SMART' (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound).

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Activity

Timed Drills: Level Up Your Fluency!

Instructions for Students:

  1. Get Ready: Have your Fluency Data Sheet Worksheet and a pencil ready.
  2. Listen Carefully: Your teacher will tell you what skill we are practicing (e.g., multiplication facts, reading sight words).
  3. The Timer Starts: When your teacher says "GO!", begin working on the task provided. Work as quickly and accurately as you can.
  4. Time's Up!: When your teacher says "STOP!", immediately put your pencil down.
  5. Collect Your Data:
    • Count how many problems you answered correctly (or words you read correctly).
    • Your teacher will tell you the total time you had (e.g., 60 seconds).
    • Record these numbers on your Fluency Data Sheet Worksheet for this attempt.
  6. Calculate Your Score: With your teacher's help, calculate your "Words/Problems Per Minute (WPM/PPM)" and record it.
  7. Review and Reflect: Look at your data. What do you notice? How can you improve next time?
  8. Set a Goal: Based on your results, set a goal for your next attempt in the designated section on your Fluency Data Sheet Worksheet.

Let's get started!

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Worksheet

My Fluency Data Sheet

Name: __________________________
Date: __________________________
Skill: __________________________

Use this sheet to track your progress during our timed drills!

AttemptTime (seconds)Correct AnswersErrorsWPM/PPMGoal for Next Attempt
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2

















3

















4

















5

















My Reflection & Goals:

What did I notice about my progress today?











My next goal is:











How will I try to reach my goal?











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