Lesson+C


 * Sandra Dykes ~ PBL Instructional Unit ~ EDUC 7106

**Lesson C - 1 day** ||
 * ** Lesson Title: Real World Word Problems ** |||| **Related Lesson: Addition and Subtraction ** ||
 * ** Grade Level: 2nd ** |||| **Subject (s): Math ** ||
 * ** Goals ** ||
 * **__ Content Standards: Georgia Performance Standards __**

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.

 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. || <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 present and explain presentations. Students will be able to share how they applied their knowledge about word problems. || <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">All presentations will be finished prior to class. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;">All Power Point presentations will be uploaded on the computers and ready to project on the mimio board. ||
 * **__ Technology Standards: ISTE NETS-S __**
 * **__ Instructional Objective(s) __**
 * ** Action ** ||
 * **__ Before-Class Preparation __**
 * ** During Class ** ||
 * ** Date / Time **
 * 1 day ** |||| ** Instructional Activities ** || ** Materials and Resources ** ||
 * 60 minutes

Each of the four groups will be given 15 minutes each to present their presentation. |||| Students were given one day to brainstorm and practice the skill.

Students were given three days to complete their presentation in the computer lab.

Students were given one day to present the Power Point Presentation. || Mimio Board / Computer/ Interactive Pen

Power Point Presentation Rubric

Group Role Checklist ||
 * ** Reflections and Notes: ** Teacher will ensure that each group’s presentation is ready to present prior to class. ||
 * ** Monitor ** ||
 * ** Assessment(s): **

<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 16px;"> Teacher will use the project rubric to assess each student individual. Teacher will be looking for the following: explains step by step how to solve a problem, creativity, content and examples, collaboration with others, and the integration of technology. The following group checklist assessment will include the assessment of participation, organization, time management, the ability to stay on task, and socially. || <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.
 * ** Accommodations and Extensions: **

<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) ||
 * ** Evaluation ** ||
 * ** Unit Reflections and Notes: ** Teacher will observe students to determine if students mastered the standard, meet the standard, or did not meet the standards. ||