LESSON PLAN TITLE: Technology-based courses used to bolster math concepts: Part 1 and 1-A for instructors

 

DEVELOPMENTAL MATH COURSE: 081, 082, 083

 

CONCEPT/TOPIC TO TEACH:

 

a)     Algebra

 

 

STANDARDS ADDRESSED:

 

a)     C-2: Number sense

b)    P-2: Technology to aid in concept development

c)     P-8: Multiple approaches to problem solving

 

 

GENERAL GOAL(S):

 

a)     Have instructors identify math that they use every day

b)    Shift focus of problem solving from Ògetting the answerÓ to Òunderstanding the processÓ

 

 

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

 

a)     See Points of Emphasis on handout

 

 

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

 

a)     Paper and pencil

b)    Handout Part 1 and 1-A

 

 

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES:

 

a)     Divide into groups of 3 or 4

b)    Each group identifies a Ònote-takerÓ to record brainstorming ideas

c)     Identify spokesperson to present results to class

d)    Perform all activities for Part 1 and Part 1-A

 

 

PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:

 

a)     None

 

 

ASSESSMENT BASED ON OBJECTIVES:

 

a)     Discuss results as a whole class

b)    Grade based on group participation

 

 

COMMENTS: Designed to be part of a professional development workshop