Mathematics Activity Project
Katherine [email protected]
http://stu.westga.edu/~kmitche2/eport
ECED 4263-02Fall 2006
Instructor: Dr. Fenqjen Luo
Matrix of NCTM Content/Process Standards
Process
Content
Problem Solving
Reasoning and Proof
Communication Connections Representation
Number and Operations
Boom! Math
Fraction Match
Floor Number Line
AlgebraMeasuring the
String
GeometryMeasuring the String
MeasurementMeasuring the
String
Data Analysis and
Probability
M&M Graphing
Floor Number LineDescription: The students will use the number line to help
find the number that comes before, between, or after the given numbers.
Objective: The students will be able to numbers on a
number line using the words before, after, and between.
Content Standard: Numbers and Operations
Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationship among numbers, and number systems
Expectation K-2: Develop a sense f whole numbers and represent and use them in flexible ways, including relating, composing, and decomposing numbers
Process Standard: Representation
Use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena
Floor Number Line
Rules: The students will roll out the number line and get the worksheet that they will need to use with the number line. They will find the two given numbers from the worksheet on the number line in order to find the missing number. Once the find the missing number they will write it in on the worksheet.
M&M GraphingDescription: The students will gather data and fill in a
graph accordingly.Objective: The students can correctly graph the data that
they collect.Content Standard: Data Analysis and Probability
Formulate questions that can be addressed with data and collect, organize, and display relevant data to answer them
Process Standard: Representation
Create and use representations to model and interpret physical, social, and mathematical phenomena.
M&M Graphing
Procedures: Students will sort the M&M’s that are in their
bag by color. After sorting the M&M’s the students will count how many there are of each color. Once each color has been counted the students will fill in the graph accordingly.
Measuring the StringDescription: The students to use a ruler to find the length of the string. Then they
will find the area of different size squares and rectangles even though the perimeter stays the same.
Objective: The students can find the length of a piece of string and find the area
of different boxes using the string.Content Standard: Geometry
Analyze characteristics and properties of two-and three-dimensional geometric shapes and develop mathematical arguments about geometric relations
Measurement Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine
measurements. Algebra
Process Standard: Connections
Recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas. Reasoning and Proof
Develop and evaluate mathematical arguments and proofs. Communication
Communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others
Measuring the String
Procedures: The students will select a piece of string and then they will
measure that string. After they measure the string they will have to find the area of different size squares and rectangles that have a perimeter that measure to be the length of the string. Once a square has been created the student will draw it on a piece of paper and write down the measurements of each side and find the area before creating a new square or rectangle. They must explain to the teacher how they are able to have a square or rectangle with the same perimeter but a different area.
Boom! MathDescription: Students will take turns pulling a
stick from his or her cup and correctly solving the problem on the stick.
Objective: The students will identify and apply
the correct number operation to the problem.
Content Standard: Numbers and Operations
Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another.
Process Standard: Problem Solving
Apply and adapt a variety of strategies to solve problems.
Boom! Math
Rules: Player one draws a stick from cup one. If the player answers it correctly, the player keeps the stick. If the answer given is incorrect, the player loses a turn. If a player draws a “Boom!” stick from the cup, the player must put all of his/her sticks back into the cup. The “Boom!” stick drawn is set aside. When all sticks are drawn, the player with the most sticks wins. As the game is being played the students are to write their problems down on the given worksheet to help them solve them.
Fraction MatchDescription: The student will solve fraction
problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, or division to match with the correct answer.
Objective: The student will identify and apply
the correct number operation to solve the problems.
Content Standard: Numbers and Operations
Understand numbers, ways of representing numbers, relationships among numbers, and number systems.
Process Standard: Problem Solving
Apply and adapt a variety of strategies to solve problems.