NORWELL PUBLIC SCHOOLS

Technology-Enhanced Learning Activity Summary

 
Name: Elaine Davis School: Norwell Middle School
Learning Activity Title: Learning About Each Other
Grade Level(s): 6 Subject Area: Math
Description of Activity: What is the learning experience? What will teachers and students do during the course of the activity? Through what performances or products will students demonstrate what they know and are able to do?

Students will brainstorm topics about favorites - sports, ice cream flavors, color, etc.  Choices will be limited to 6 so the data can be displayed effectively. Students will predict the outcomes of the survey and then collect data from classmates to check their conjectures. students will calculate the percent of students choices for each topic and make sure they add up to 100%. Students will type data into MS Excel and create pie graphs to display data results.

Technology Standards Addressed: This learning activity will allow students to develop proficiency in the following Norwell Public Schools technology standards:

  1.0 General Computing Skills

  3.0 Spreadsheet - Database

Skills and Concepts (see Scope and Sequence)

1.1, 1.3, 1.4, 1.5, 1.8

3.1.1, 3.1.2, 3.1.4, 3.3, 3.4, 3.5.3, 3.9

Curriculum Standards: Which curriculum frameworks, strands, and learning standards does the activity address?

6.N.16

6.D.4, 6.D.2

Materials & Equipment: What specific software, hardware, websites, handouts, and other printed materials are involved in this activity?  Attachments included

Computers for each student

MS Excel Spreadsheet

Teacher Tips and Notes: What strategies are recommended regarding logistics, preparation, classroom management, or other implementation concerns?

Determine topics and make conjectures one day prior to data collection.

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