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Chris EldredgeKate Collins Middle School

8th Grade Math

Around the World in 180 Days

Part 1 – Number Sense & Computation

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As we focus primarily on the Real number system and evaluating numeric expressions, we will “travel” around the world and look at how students learn math in other countries.

Plan A – teacher decides which countries will be considered and researches Math teaching & learning in those countries and presents information alongside required SOLs; students are given some time to create a product while teacher presents required information over the course of a few weeks. Students will have opportunity to become pen pals with students in other countries.

Plan B – students decide which countries they will select and teacher provides instruction on required SOLs as well as guidelines for research and what to look for; the final product is selected from posters, power points, videos, plays while teacher presents required information over the course of a few weeks. Students will have opportunity to become pen pals with students in other countries.

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ComputationUnit Plan Summary

Essential Question:

How does not knowing math negatively affect your understanding of the world and your ability to solve problems and compete in a global marketplace?

Unit Question(s):

Why do we need different types of numbers?Are the numbers we use used in all countries? Are there some numbers used elsewhere which we do not use?Why do we all have to use the same method to evaluate numeric expressions?How do children in other countries evaluate expressions?

Content Questions:

What are the five basic subsets of the set of Real numbers? How do they relate to each other?What is the correct order in which to perform the mathematical operations when evaluating a numeric expression?

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Around the World in 180 DaysPart 1: Number Sense &

Computation

Learning and Innovation Skills• Creativity and Innovation

• Demonstrating originality and inventiveness in work • Developing, implementing and communicating new ideas to others

• Critical Thinking and Problem Solving• Making complex choices and decisions • Identifying and asking significant questions that clarify various points

of view and lead to better solutions • Framing, analyzing and synthesizing information in order to solve

problems and answer questions • Communication and Collaboration

• Articulating thoughts and ideas clearly and effectively through speaking and writing

• Demonstrating ability to work effectively with diverse teams Information, Media and Technology Skills

• Information Literacy• Accessing information efficiently and effectively, evaluating

information critically and competently and using information accurately and creatively for the issue or problem at hand

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Around the World in 180 DaysPart 1: Number Sense &

Computation

Life and Career Skills• Flexibility and Adaptability

• Adapting to varied roles and responsibilities • Initiative and Self-Direction

• Monitoring one’s own understanding and learning needs • Defining, prioritizing and completing tasks without direct oversight • Utilizing time efficiently and managing workload

• Social and Cross-Cultural Skills • Working appropriately and productively with others • Bridging cultural differences and using differing perspectives to

increase innovation and the quality of work • Productivity and Accountability

• Setting and meeting high standards and goals for delivering quality work on time

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Assessment• Before

• A summative assessment will be given in order to determine each student’s baseline

• A KWL chart will be created as a class and kept in the student’s notebook and the “Learned” section will be filled-in as the unit progresses

• During• Students will journal their weekly (daily) experiences in the classroom

and teacher will review their journal as well as their KWL charts• Small groups will allow students to discuss/compare what they have

learned• Formative assessments using questions from previously released SOLs

will be given• After

• Student products will be used to determine their basic understanding• A summative evaluation using questions from previously released SOL

tests will be given• A mandatory benchmark assessment will also be given

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