General Description of Lesson:
This lesson is designed to help students learn and further expand their
knowledge of using the order of operations while solving expressions.
Students will use the web designed page to learn the order of
operations and then create their own web page on what they have
learned.
Standards
Content Standards Strand/Domain: Algebra and Functions
Content Standards:
Technology
Software Applications: Word Processor, Web Browser
Computer Equipment: Computer, Internet Access, CD-ROM,
Projection Device
Video Equipment: Television
Teacher Technology Competency Level (CTAP2 Rubric):
Materials and Resources used by teachers and students:
CALCULATORS
Students and teacher will have the option to use scientific calculators.
COMPUTERS
Students and teacher will have access to computers to learn order of
operations.
SOFTWARE
Students have the option of using software to help them learn the
lesson.
PENCILS AND PAPER
Students will have regular school supplies to use for practicing
problems.
NOTE PAD EASELS
Teacher will have a giant not pads that are secured to easels and have
a handful of pens. These will be used for the game so that the student
may solve the equation on the paper.
STOP WATCHES
The teacher may have a stop watch in order to keep time for the game.
Preparation for Teacher:
The teacher will need to review the steps when solving equations using
order of operations. Teacher must also have the web page already
designed in order to project the lesson plan from the computer onto the
screen for all students to watch. He or she will also have a set of
practice problems ready to give to all students for practicing and
demonstrations.
The teacher will also have pieces of paper cut up with each student's
name on it. These pieces of paper will be mixed up in a plastic bin so
2 random teams will be created for the game.
The 2 giant note pad easels will already have equations written on each
paper(enough to go through one round of the game). Students are to rip
off their paper when they are done with solving it to reveal the new
one for the next student to work out.
Step by Step Teacher Procedure:
* Set up projection screen and bring up web page on the Internet.
* Review with the students on what they know about numerical equations
and order of operation.
* Go through Order of Operations lesson plan with the students.
* Go through example created on web page.
* Allow students to do practice problems shown on the web page with
paper and pencil.
* Review answers together.
* Randomly choose names from the plastic bin to create 2 teams for the
Operation Game.
Give a pen to the first student on each team. Tell the students the
rules of the game:
1) When the teacher says go, the first person in line will run up to
their team's giant note pad and solve the equation using order of
operations.
2) When the student is done, he or she will tear off the paper to
reveal the next equation and then run back to his group and hand off
the pen to the next person.
3) The new student in line will come up to the board and begin solving
their new equation. Thus, the procedure starts all over again.
4) Which ever team finishes in the LEAST amount of time AND has the
most CORRECT answers, wins.
* After the game, the teacher will split the class up into groups with
4 in each group.
* Then, he or she will explain to the class how to make their own web
page using the information the just learned from the lesson.
* Once the groups are done, they are to present their page to the
entire class. Presentations should be clear, concise and accurate.
* Students will then take an exam for their last assessment.
Assessment
Assessment Type(s): Demonstrations, Projects, Teacher-made Test
Assessment Plan:
DEMONSTRATIONS
Students will have to demonstrate using their practice worksheets that
they understand the concept of the order of operations. Demonstrations
will also be done in front of the class by a way of a game. 2 students,
at a time will come up to the board that has the same equation written.
The object is to finish the fastest with the most correct answers on
the team.
PROJECTS
Students will create their own web page of the procedures and results
of the lesson learned on the order of operations. They may work in
groups of 4 to add creativity and content to their page. They will then
present it to the class.
TEACHER MADE TESTS
A written exam will be given to determine whether the students have
fully grasped the concept of the order of operations.
Enhancement
Notes, tips, suggestions and/or extension activities:
Make this lesson fun!! Students love to play games so really get them
excited about it!!
Cross Curricular Connections: None
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