Key Measurement

Grade Level(s):  3^rd 

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.B.4: Generate measurement data by measuring lengths using rulers marked with halves and fourths of an inch. Show the data by making a line plot, where the horizontal scale is marked off in appropriate units— whole numbers, halves, or quarters.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Measuring to the nearest quarter inch, using rulers, graphing data, analyzing data

Goal:

To provide students with practice graphing and interpreting data

Materials Needed:

1.      Worksheets

Explanation/Summary:

Students will first measure the keys to the nearest inch, quarter inch, or fourth inch. Then they will record the data on the line plot provided at the top of the page. Then the teacher can facilitate discussion around the data.

Resource:                          

www.teachersnotebook.com

Splash Math App

Grade Level(s):  Kindergarten – 4^th Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

This app can be used for various standards and various grades.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Practicing math concepts, reteaching math concepts, fun alternative to hard copy work, maintaining knowledge learned outside of the classroom

Goal:

To provide students with practice regarding math concepts throughout the year

Materials Needed:

1.      iPad or iPod

Explanation/Summary:

Splash Math is a worksheet app that can be bought for different grades. Students can use this app to maintain knowledge at home or the teacher can assign work on this app for individual work in the classroom. 

Resource:

Apple Store also shared with me by in SES 472

Brain Pop App

Grade Level(s):  Various Grades

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

This app can be used for practically every standard.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Factor families, numbers and operations practice, algebra and geometry problems, learning how to measure

Goal:

To provide students with practice for various mathematical concepts

Materials Needed:

1.      iPad or iPod to use

Explanation/Summary:

This app is very versatile for multiple math concepts and even science, social studies, and language arts. BrainPOP first gives students a video to watch and then it assesses them on what they know. When monitored, students can use this to learn or practice math concepts at home or at school.

Resource:

Apple Store also shared with me by in SES 472

Spaghetti and Meatballs for All

Grade Level(s):  4^th Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.D.8: Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Using a real world application to determine the perimeter and area, practice with perimeter and area, working with nonstandard units, integrating reading and math

Goal:

To provide students with a real world application of perimeter and area

Materials Needed:

1.      Spaghetti and Meatballs for All book

2.      Large Post it sheet

3.      Markers

Explanation/Summary:

The teacher will read the book Spaghetti and Meatballs for All and then she will make a chart on post it note paper. As a class, the students and the teacher will determine the perimeter and area for the table arrangements that are stated in the book. Each page adds more people to the amount of guests eating spaghetti, so there are many opportunities to find the area of the tables and the perimeter. The chart can be set up of guests seated, total number of guests, table arrangement, and then the perimeter and area of the tables.

Resource:

www.teachingwithamountainview.com

Pentominoes

Grade Level(s):  4^th Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.MD.D.8: Solve real world and mathematical problems involving perimeters of polygons, including finding the perimeter given the side lengths, finding an unknown side length, and exhibiting rectangles with the same perimeter and different areas or with the same area and different perimeters.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Measuring perimeter, using unknown units to determine perimeter, counting units, using weird shapes to find the perimeter, understanding surrounding perimeter

Goal:

To provide students with manipulatives to introduce measuring perimeter

Materials Needed:

1.      Pentominoes Set

2.      Writing utensils

3.      Blank paper

Explanation/Summary:

After the teacher models, students will each use a Pentominoe to find the perimeter. They will trace the pentominoe and then count the amount of units to find the perimeter. These shapes are each very different and not symmetrical, so students will have to work individually on their shape.

Resource:

www.thirdgradethinkers8.blogspot.com

Volume with Cubes

Grade Level(s):  5^th Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.3: Recognize volume as an attribute of solid figures and understand concepts of volume measurement.

·         CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.3.A: A cube with side length 1 unit, called a "unit cube," is said to have "one cubic unit" of volume, and can be used to measure volume.

·         CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.5.MD.C.3.B: A solid figure which can be packed without gaps or overlaps using n unit cubes is said to have a volume of n cubic units.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Finding the volume of an object, understanding length, width, and height, building three dimensional shapes from a two dimensional outline, measuring attributes of a shape, using units to find volume

Goal:

To provide students with a concreate way of understanding how to measure volume

Materials Needed:

1.      Unifix Cubes

2.      Outlines

3.      Marker

4.      Scratch paper

5.      Scissors

6.      Clear tape

Explanation/Summary:

Students will cut out the outline for the foldable and then they will label the middle rectangle as “base.” Then they will label three of the other rectangles as “height,” “length,” and “width.” Then the students will fold the rectangles up to create a prism without a top. The teacher will give the students tape to keep the cube together and she will also give them unifix cubes. Students then can try and fit as many cubes as they can inside the prism. This represents the volume and the teacher can facilitate discussion about volume, area, and perimeter using the prism.  

 

Resource:

www.maththings.net

What Time is it?

Grade Level(s):  1^st Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.B.3: Tell and write time in hours and half-hours using analog and digital clocks.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Telling and writing time, reading time on different clocks, understanding hours and half-hours

Goal:

To provide students with practice determining the time of clocks showing hours and half-hours

Materials Needed:

1.      Worksheets

Explanation/Summary:

The teacher will give the students the worksheet and then they will look at the clock and write the time in the space provided underneath. Students will have to use their understanding of which hand tells what number to write down. This can be done in a worksheet fashion or the teacher can cut up the clocks as cards, laminate the cards and have them used in centers.  

 

Resource:

www.teacherspayteachers.com

I Spy Time

Grade Level(s): 1^st Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.1.MD.B.3: Tell and write time in hours and half-hours using analog and digital clocks.

Targeted Needs of Student:

Telling time, kinesthetically practicing how to read and write time, following directions

Goal:

To provide students with practice telling and writing time 

Materials Needed:

1.      Clocks around the classroom

2.      Answer sheets for every classroom

3.      Clipboards for each student

Explanation/Summary:

The teacher will post clocks around the classroom and then allow students to walk around and write the time on the appropriate part of their worksheet. Each clock has a letter assigned to it where the student will write the time next to that letter.

Resource:
Shared by Angelica Perez and also found on www.whattheteacherwants.blogspot.com

Volume Bingo

Grade Level(s):  4^th Grade

Content Area:                                                                        Process Area:

Numbers and Operations                                           Problem-Solving

Algebra                                                           Reasoning and Proof

Geometry                                                                    Communication

Measurement                                                             Representation

Data Analysis, Statistics, and Probability                    Connections

Common Core Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.4.MD.A.1: Know relative sizes of measurement units within one system of units including km, m, cm; kg, g; lb, oz.; l, ml; hr, min, sec. Within a single system of measurement, express measurements in a larger unit in terms of a smaller unit. Record measurement equivalents in a two-column table. For example, know that 1 ft is 12 times as long as 1 in. Express the length of a 4 ft snake as 48 in. Generate a conversion table for feet and inches listing the number pairs (1, 12), (2, 24), (3, 36), ...

Targeted Needs of Student:

Finding volume of many different objects, working with mathematical language such as “prisms,” a fun way to test and practice knowledge of volume, review of volume

Goal:

To provide students with practice finding volume of many objects  

Materials Needed:

1.      Volume Bingo board

2.      Pieces to place over squares

3.      Volume cards to call out

Explanation/Summary:

The teacher will pull a card and then students will find the volume of the prism on the cards. Then the students will look for the volume amount on their Bingo Cards. When they find it, they cover the amount up on their card.

 

Resource:

www.teacherspayteachers.com