LESSON PLAN TITLE: Technology-based courses used to bolster math concepts: Part 3 for students

DEVELOPMENTAL MATH COURSE: 081, 082, 083

CONCEPT/TOPIC TO TEACH:

a) Geometry, spatial sense, and measurement

STANDARDS ADDRESSED:

a) P-1: Active involvement of students

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

c) C-17: Problems related to the ordinary lives of students

GENERAL GOAL(S):

a) Students generate a list of real-life situations in which we use geometry, measurement, and spatial sense

SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES:

a) See Points of Emphasis on handout

REQUIRED MATERIALS:

a) Paper and pencil

b) Handout Part 3

STEP-BY-STEP PROCEDURES:

a) Divide into groups of 3 or 4

b) Each group identifies a “note-taker” to record brainstorming ideas

c) Identify spokesperson to present results to class

d) Perform all activities for Part 3 except website analysis

PLAN FOR INDEPENDENT PRACTICE:

a) None

ASSESSMENT BASED ON OBJECTIVES:

a) Discuss results as a whole class

b) Grade based on group participation