Goal Directed Learning: Adoption Level

(K-4 Lesson)

"Blogging: Part to Whole" A lesson about fractions
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Grade Level
K-4
Classroom Configuration:
  • Whole group and one to one, in a computer lab or mobile lab setting
  • or
  • Whole group and computer stations in classroom
Arizona State Content Standards
  • Math
    • Strand 1: Number and Operations:
      • Concept 1: Number Sense: Understand and apply numbers, ways of representing numbers, and the relationships among numbers and different number systems.
        • PO 3: Express fractions as fair sharing, parts of a whole, parts of a set, and locations on a real number line.
        • PO 5: Express benchmark fractions as fair sharing, parts of a whole, or parts of a set.
        • PO 6: Compare and order benchmark fractions.
Arizona Educational Technology Standards (2009)
  • Strand 1: Creativity and Innovation
    • Concept 1: Knowledge and Ideas
      • PO 1: Analyze information to generate new ideas and products.
  • Strand 1: Creativity and Innovation
    • Concept 2: Models and Simulations
      • PO 2: Explore and experiment with system variables using models or simulations.
  • Strand 2: Communication and Collaboration
    • Concept 1: Effective Communications and Digital Interactions.
      • PO 1: Communicate digitally with others by selecting and using a variety of appropriate communication tools.
Objectives
  • Students will be able to better understand part to whole fractions
  • Students will be able to answer part to whole questions prepared by teacher.
  • Students will be able to plan an activity in which classmates partake in an assignment that uses the concept of part to whole fractions with the whole class.
  • Students will be able to create a blog in which they can give and receive written feedback about the activity in an online environment (blog).
Procedure

Day 1:

  1. Using the Internet, find an activity that shows students the concept of "part to whole," or use this example from BrainPopJr or Discovery Education.
  2. After students see the video, have them brainstorm while teacher uses Interactive White board drawing tools or whiteboard to demonstrate several different kinds of examples of fractions. Examples: pie, cake, pizza, playdough, etc.
  3. Have students work in pairs and ask them to plan a game, activity, or song that represents their representation of fractions. (They can choose to use a technology tool to show their representation but it is not required. (For example, Interactive Whiteboard gallery or images from a website that represent fractions).
  4. Students perform their activity for the class and provide an oral assessment with help from the teacher.

    Day 2 (Higher level of technology Infusion):

  5. Allow students to access computers and assist them in creating their own blog or adding to class blog that will ask three questions about their presentation on fractions. (Examples of blog creating software: Typepad, Blogger)
  6. Students will be required to comment on at least three different blogs in which they answer the questions. If they do not answer correctly, the student who originated the blog or the teacher can make appropriate comments.
    1. *Optional extension: Students can videotape the presentations and teacher can upload to class blog or website for further reinforcement.
Materials
  • Computer with Internet connection
  • Blog creating software (such as Blogger) and student accounts set up to create and comment.
  • Projector
  • Interactive whiteboard, optional
  • Student computers with Internet connection
  • Video camera (such as a FlipVideo camera or other USB connecting video camera), and movie editing software, optional
Assessment
  • Students will use the blog to assess other students' knowledge of their presentations. Teacher can administer a short quiz or slide show on fractions either digitally (Google Forms, Student Response System software) or using paper and pencil.
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