Plus/Delta Reflection Template

Session Information

Date: October 15, 2024 Participant(s): Jane Smith, Teaching Team Focus Area: Student Engagement in Year 10 Mathematics Time Allocated: 15 minutes

Pre-Reflection Setup

Context

Current Goals/Objectives: Improve student engagement in problem-solving tasks Specific Focus: Group work dynamics in complex problems Evidence/Data Available: Last week’s student work samples, observation notes

Materials Needed

[x] Previous Plus/Delta reflections (September review) [x] Relevant evidence or data [x] Timer [x] Note-taking materials

Plus Reflection (3-4 minutes)

What’s working well?

Successes Observed

  1. Students are more willing to attempt challenging problems
  2. Peer support has increased during group work
  3. More students sharing solutions with the class

Effective Strategies

  1. Using real-world examples in problem sets
  2. Mixed-ability grouping structure
  3. “No hands up” discussion technique

Positive Outcomes

  1. Increased participation from previously quiet students
  2. Better quality mathematical discussions
  3. More students completing homework tasks

Elements to Continue

  1. Starting each lesson with an engaging problem
  2. Regular group role rotation
  3. End-of-lesson reflection time

Delta Reflection (3-4 minutes)

What needs to change?

Current Challenges

  1. Some groups still dominated by one or two students
  2. Time management in problem-solving sessions
  3. Engaging students who finish early

Areas for Improvement

  1. More structured roles in group work
  2. Clearer time signals during activities
  3. Extension task system

Different Approaches to Try

  1. Use task cards for group roles
  2. Implement visual timer display
  3. Create problem-solving extension bank

Support/Resources Needed

  1. Additional problem-solving resources
  2. Timer display system
  3. Professional learning on group dynamics

Synthesis (2-3 minutes)

Key Patterns/Themes

Plus Patterns:

  • Group work generally improving engagement
  • Real-world connections are effective

Delta Patterns:

  • Time management needs attention
  • Group dynamics need more structure

Priority Actions

Quick Wins:

  1. Create and implement role cards for next lesson
  2. Set up classroom timer display

Longer-term Changes:

  1. Develop bank of extension problems
  2. Research professional learning opportunities

Follow-up Planning

Action Items

| Action | Timeline | Resources Needed | Person Responsible | |——–|———-|——————|——————-| | Create role cards | This week | Card template, laminator | Jane | | Set up timer | Tomorrow | Digital display | IT Support |

Next Steps

Next Review Date: October 29, 2024 Success Indicators: More balanced group participation, better time management Check-in Points: Daily quick reflection, weekly team check-in

Additional Notes

Consider surveying students about group work preferences Look into digital tools for managing group roles