Reflection on video "Teaching the Marked Case"

The video titled “Teaching the marked case” gives an interesting view about mathematics teaching. The teacher was like a director and made the lesson like a show. The students really got involved into “the show” by following the teacher’s questions step by step, and it also gave the students a good way of understanding algebra. I like the way how the teacher introduced algebra to the students. I also like that the teacher delivered the content from simple questions to complex questions. It really contributes to the students’ understanding and interest. The teacher also tried different ways to engage students, such as asking questions, asking students to solve the problems on the board, and making group discussions. One thing I did not see in the video and I think it is important is that the teacher should give a conclusion about the main points of the lesson by writing a note on the board. By taking the notes, the students could review what they learned before the next class or during doing their homework. Another thing I am concerned is the teacher’s voice. The teacher’s voice was always calm through the whole class, which was easy to make people’s brains get tired. I think the effective tone of voice would make the students more active and enjoy the class.