Students should rely on feedback from grading.  Therefore, graded work needs to be returned to the student within 48 hours along with notes or explanations of docked points.  Marking an algebra solution as wrong and awarding no points isn't nearly as insightful as identifying what the specific error was (arithmetic mistake vs. algebraic mistake) and awarding partial credit.  For example, a student could make a minor error such as losing track of a negative sign or making an error in addition (2+3=6), but demonstrate a strong understanding of the algebra concepts being assessed.  Not all mistakes are created equal.

Troubleshooting should be a continual process.  Always be prepared for the event that your Plan A may not work, even if Plan A has been successful for the last 20 class meetings.  The number one goal is for the students to master the concepts that need to be taught and simply pounding a square peg into a round hole won't translate to any measurable success.

I rely heavily on PowerPoint presentations for math instruction and have discovered that, if done correctly, animated (GIF) images can greatly increase both interaction and learning.  For example, a student activity involving rolling a pair of dice can be "accelerated" to show how an increase in sample size (n) will gradually approach a normal distribution.  When rolling a pair of dice, 7 is the most likely combination while 2 and 12 will be the least likely. 

After a small sample size of 5-10 rolls, the normalized pattern has yet to show.  With 20-30 rolls, it may be seeming to take… >>>

While I believe that all teaching styles can impart learning to students, the effectiveness of each approach varies based on the needs of the students.  I typically work with students in the developmental level of math, which tends to come with a lot of nervousness and apprehension.  With those types of demographics, the statue or drill instructor teaching styles tend to minimize success.  Students will be bored by an instructor who simply reads from the textbook or slides and are far less likely to engage with the material (which they'll likely find to be equally boring).  Drill instructors, even in… >>>

Support materials and lesson notes assist in course outline and flow as well as maintaining a sense of the timeline for delivery. Assessments, formal and informal are necessary to be able to see if the lesson has been received and absorbed by the student.

The standards are industry driven and objectives are clear processes to obey and understanding the Standards

Lesson planning and record keeping go hand in hand. The adjustments to your lesson plans can be reflected back on with well-kept notes and reviewable and available for immediate application should it fit.

Preparing a lesson plan should be such that it will be delivered in a scheduled timely manner, with goals and objectives clarified. Have alternative lesson activities should you compress your lesson pan. Getting to know your students experience level in said subjects helps to generate different approaches to delivery of any given subject.

I'll have the grades done within 48 hours.

I really love what I do, and I've noticed that it shows in the classroom. Students can tell if their teacher cares about their education and future. I've realized that being early and staying organized makes a big difference, helping students feel more at ease with their learning. When I'm prepared and show I’m invested in their success, it creates a supportive vibe that makes them more comfortable and engaged.