https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2 Algebraic Thinking Part 2: 5-8 en-us 2019-04-22 15:16:57 UTC 2023-02-14 05:09:19 UTC hello@padlet.com https://imgglb.padletcdn.com/v13/image?t=g_auto&url=https%3A%2F%2Fpadlet.net%2Ficons%2Fpng%2F1f9e0.png mfreitasteach https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353142655 Khan Academy has gained popularity over the past few years and includes videos, usually with step-by-step breakdowns of mathematical topics stretching across grade levels. The page linked is helpful for 5^th graders who are struggling or need more practice and explanation regarding place value with decimals. A short video provides a visual and auditory explanation and also offers a quiz to practice the skills. This quiz can serve as a type of Exit Ticket to inform instruction. 

CCSS CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.2,CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.NBT.A.3.A 

]]> 2019-04-22 18:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353142655 mfreitasteach https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353145473 2019-04-22 18:27:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353145473 mfreitasteach https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353173593 Often when people think of algebra, they think of the x and the y and of course, graphing and plotting points. This can be a confusing process and one riddled with self-doubt. However, the hrw.com website can help students with graphing equations. They can enter the equations and a graph will be formed for them. It also allows them to plot points and color coordinates the different equations so that you can view the line created for each. Students can see the ways in which the lines intersect, find the slope, etc. The user friendly aspects of the site including the color coding of each line, easy to use buttons reminiscent of a calculator, and tabs which separate the job you wish to do can help students focus on graphing. In terms of assessment, I would use the Stoplight Method which would allow students to state what they learned about graphing (green), ideas or things they explored on this graphing site (yellow), and anything they might have become stuck or confused on (red) (Vierstra, 2015). The teacher would then be able to display the graphing tool on the board for all to see and a discussion can occur about any misconceptions or students can explain their methods and thinking. 

CCSS CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.A, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.C.8.B, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.8.EE.B.5 ]]> 2019-04-22 20:15:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353173593 mfreitasteach https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353174231 2019-04-22 20:18:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353174231 mfreitasteach https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353183985 In seventh grade, students must continue to make use of variables by combining like terms, using positive and negative coefficients, using the distributive property with the variables, etc. The National Council of Teachers of Mathematics offers a tool on their site comprised of algebra tiles. The students are given an algebraic expression that they must build and multiply. They are able to use both positive and negative blocks and will be able to see that some will cancel each other out (a positive and a negative of the same type of tile). They will then combine like terms using this visual representation and be able to solve for the variable. The hands-on approach along with the colored tiles, ability to switch between negative and positive, and instant ability to check your work makes this a nice tool to practice these concepts. As an assessment, “My Favorite No” can be used (Vierstra, 2015). Since the screen instantly turns orange and makes a special sound when the answer input is incorrect, the teacher can take note of those students, and use one of those expressions whole class to initiate discussion of how to work through the problem, what the mistake was, and why.   

CCSS CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.A.1, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.A.2, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.3, CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.7.EE.B.4
 
 ]]> 2019-04-22 21:11:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353183985 mfreitasteach https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353184422 2019-04-22 21:14:32 UTC https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353184422 mfreitasteach https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353188347 On this portion of the Math Playground site, students build a model and solve for x. It has options for one step problems, two step problems, or even the option to make your own problem which can be helpful if there is a problem within the textbook or homework and students need some additional support in working it out. They are able to manipulate the blocks and once again, are given color coded blocks to create a more powerful visual representation. Students will isolate the x blocks which will ultimately allow them to gain the value for x. Some beneficial features include the ability to instantly check to see if your answer is correct, color coded blocks, automatic counting, etc. For assessment purposes, an Exit Ticket can be provided to students giving them an equation. They can input this equation by clicking on the “Make your own” option and the teacher can instantly see which students will need additional support and focus on where their misunderstandings might be. 

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 ]]> 2019-04-22 21:40:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353188347 mfreitasteach https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353189445 2019-04-22 21:48:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mfreitasteach/module10part2/wish/353189445