Lesson+A

Lesson A - 1 day || M2P1. Students will solve problems (using appropriate technology) a. Build new mathematical knowledge through problem solving. b. Solve problems that arise in mathematics and in other contexts. c. Apply and adapt a variety of appropriate strategies to solve problems. d. Monitor and reflect on the process of mathematical problem solving.
 * Sandra Dykes ~ PBL Instructional Unit ~ EDUC 7106
 * ** Lesson Title: Wahoo Word Problems ** |||| **Related Lesson: Addition and Subtraction ** ||
 * ** Grade Level: 2nd ** |||| **Subject (s): Math ** ||
 * ** Goals ** ||
 * **__ Content Standards: Georgia Performance Standards __**

M2P2. Students will reason and evaluate mathematical arguments. a. Recognize reasoning and proof as fundamental aspects of mathematics. b. Make and investigate mathematical conjectures. c. Develop and evaluate mathematical arguments and proofs. d. Select and use various types of reasoning and methods of proof.

 M2P3. Students will communicate mathematically. a. Organize and consolidate their mathematical thinking through communication. b. Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others. c. Analyze and evaluate the mathematical thinking and strategies of others. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">d. Use the language of mathematics to express mathematical ideas precisely.

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">M2P4. Students will make connections among mathematical ideas and to other disciplines. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">a. Recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">b. Understand how mathematical ideas interconnect and build on one another to produce a coherent whole. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">c. Recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics. ||
 * **__ Technology Standards: ISTE NETS-S __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> **4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving, and Decision Making** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Students use critical thinking skills to plan and conduct research, manage projects, solve problems, and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. Students: a. identify and define authentic problems and significant questions for investigation. b. plan and manage activities to develop a solution or complete a project. c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions and/or make informed decisions. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Students will be able to solve word problems, and reason and evaluate the mathematical word problem process. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Students will be able to communicate how to work word problems. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Students will make connections between word problems and real life situations where word problems are used to solve real life situations. ||
 * **__ Instructional Objective(s) __**
 * ** Action ** ||
 * **__ Before-Class Preparation __**

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Visit a Pete’s Power Point to model a presentation about how to work word problems. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Create a real word problem using different types of candies (M&Ms and Skittles) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Sanitize each desk top and provide supplies in each student. (Paper cup with candies, flat plate, paper, and pencil. ||
 * ** During Class ** ||
 * ** Date / Time **
 * 1 day ** |||| ** Instructional Activities ** || ** Materials and Resources ** ||
 * 15 minutes |||| Students will watch and communicate with each other about the power point presentation. The power point presentation models an example of a presentation about how to work word problems and it gives an example of a word problem. (Whole group) || [|**http://math.pppst.com/wordproblems.html**]

Mimio Board / Computer/ interactive pen ||
 * 20 minutes |||| Students will understand how to create and explain how to solve a word problem. The candies will be used to provide a concrete learning experience (hands on). || Assorted candies, small cups, flat plates, and pencil and paper. Each group will be given different types of candies. (M&Ms, Skittles, Gummy Bears, Sweet and Sour Tarts and other assorted candies) ||
 * 10 minutes |||| Students will be able to eat their own candy. Clean up and transition to the computer station. || Trash bags and hand sanitizer. ||
 * 20 minutes |||| Students will have the opportunity to view and explore their templates in whole group. Students will be given a Power Point Presentation Rubric. || Power point templates will be provided for each group. The power point template will be under my favorites on each group’s computer. Mimio Board / Computer / interactive pin

Power Point Presentation Rubric || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Students will be monitored and observed individually. The following assessment will include the assessment of participation, organization, time management, and the ability to stay on task. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Accommodations will be made for the students who may require more time to complete tasks. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">The visual impaired student will be provided all of his technology magnifier tools to include: bar magnifier, video mangier, and large print keyboard. (Instructions found in student’s (IEP) <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">Additional time will be given to the student that is required additional time in accordance with his (IEP) ||
 * ** Reflections and Notes: ** Ensure that all students have all the resources needed. ||
 * ** Monitor ** ||
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 * ** Evaluation ** ||
 * ** Unit Reflections and Notes: ** Teacher will monitor and observe students’ performances individually.Teacher will maintain a checklist of all groups and their individual role within the group. ||