TIP Gabby Lesson Plan
Overview
This is a lesson plan built for an early elementary math classroom as they are learning the concept of the greater than and less than symbols. It covers standards as well as including possible activities for the class to do involving different technology in relation to the lesson.
Stage 1 - Desired Results
ESTABLISHED GOALS |
CC.2.1.K.A.3 Number Comparison Identify whether the number of objects in one group is greater than, less than, or equal to the number of objects in another group, e.g., by using matching and counting strategies. CC.2.1.K.A.3 Number Comparison Compare two numbers between 1 and 10 presented as written numerals. CC.2.1.1.B.2 Place Value Compare two two-digit numbers based on meanings of the tens and ones digits, recording the results of comparisons with the symbols >, =, and < . CC.2.1.2.B.1 Place Value Compare two three-digit numbers based on meanings of the hundreds, tens, and ones digits, using >, =, and < symbols to record the results of comparisons. |
Transfer
Students will be able to independently use their learning to… |
Identify the difference between the greater than, less than, and equal to, and be able to use them in simple, fill-in-the-blank expressions. This will be done through a variety of displaying fun and engaging videos, demonstrating and acting out the symbols, practicing writing them out, and identifying them formally written out on a computer.
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Meaning
UNDERSTANDINGS | ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS |
| Greater than, less than, and equal to are symbols that are important in math and each have a different meaning. They will understand which symbols mean which exoression, and when to use each of them. | How do you express with symbols which number is bigger than another? How do you decide which symbols go in which expressions? How do these help us with comparing numbers? |
Aquistion
Students will know… | Students will be skilled at… |
| Students will already know how to compare numbers and will know how to identify which number is bigger between a pairing (i.e saying "10 is bigger than 7"). | Simple addition and subtraction problems, as well as comparing different numbers to each other. |
Stage 2 - Assessment Evidence
Evaluative Criteria | Assessment Evidence |
| Students are able to assign the correct symbols to the correct equations. They understand what each means and when and how to use them. | PERFORMANCE TASK(S): Students will complete a worksheet on the technology provided by the school by dragging the symbols to the correct places in the equations. They also need to complete a similar worksheet on paper to show their understanding of how to write and identify the symbols on their own without the assistance of technology. Depending on the progress of students, different levels of worksheets and activities will be available to students who feel ready to take on a more challening approach to the topic.
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Students have a firm understanding of the topic of greater than, less than, and equal to | OTHER EVIDENCE: Students can assist their classmates if some of them are especially struggling. This gives a chance for students to interact with each other as well as giving them another opportunity and way to express and apply what they have learned in class. It helps the struggling student to get assistance and advice from one of their peers and helps the student helping to be able to express to others what they have learned. |
Stage 3 - Learning Plan
Learning Activities:
Summary of Key Learning Events and Instruction
What learning experiences and instruction will enable students to achieve the desired results? How will the design
W = Help the students know Where the unit is going and What is expected? Help the teacher know Where the students are coming from (prior knowledge, interests)?
H = Hook all students, and Hold their interest?
E1 = Equip students, help them Experience the key ideas and Explore the issue?
R = Provide opportunities to Rethink and Revise their understandings and work?
E2 = Allow students to Evaluate their work and its implications?
T = be Tailored (personalized) to the different needs, interests, and abilities of learners?
O = Be Organized to maximize initial and sustained engagement as well as effective learning?
Activity 1: (WHERETO: H, Technology used: PowerPoint) Hook the students by displaying on the board different numbers one at a time and having them identify the numbers as fast as possible. Then show two numbers, such as 6 and 7 and ask them which comes after the other. After that, ask them if they know which is bigger. Have them use counting blocks if necessary. This activity will use PowerPoint to display the slides one at a time and edit it to include fun transitions to keep the students hooked through the excellent visuals PowerPoint can automatically create.
Activity 2: (WHERETO: O,T, Technology used: YouTube) After the initial hook, present a video teaching the concept to the students on YouTube. This will give them introductory information in a fun way through visually pleasing sounds and videos. This tailors the lesson to students by giving another form of teaching them the information that some students may fins more helpful than the initial PowerPoint presentation. It also keeps their interest from the initial hook through the fun and engaging video. This also keeps me as a teacher organized to ensure they stay engaged and I teach the students the lesson in ways that will benefit them in their learning.
Activity 3: (WHERETO: T, Technology Used: Google Docs) Students will complete an initial digital worksheet through Google Docs using drag-and-drop to fill in the blanks in different math equations relating to greater and less than. The worksheet will comprise of three different "levels" to ensure the lesson can be tailored to every student. The first "level" will comprise of simple single digit comparisons and challenge questions of two digit number comparisons. This will be the only "level" the students are required to complete. After this, students can choose if they feel comfortable enough to move onto the second "level" which is all two digit number comparisons with challenge questions of three digits. The final "level" of this worksheet will be three digit number comparisons and the challenge questions will be equation comparisons such as "5+2_3+3" where they have to put in the greater than, less than, or equal to symbol in the blank space. This will help students by giving them the opportunity to advance at their own pace and have a lesson and assessment tailored to them.
Activity 4: (WHERETO: R, E2, Technology Used: Google Docs, Gmail) Students will get the opportunity to grade the work of their fellow classmates. After they have completed the worksheet, students will share the first "level" of it with another student through Google Docs and Gmail. From there, each student will go through and have the ability to grade their partner's work on their own first before the teacher reveals teh correct answers. In evaluating someone else, students have the ability to reflect on their own work and what they have done wrong as well as recognize common mistakes made by their peers so they do not feel alone in their mistakes. After this, students will have the ability to go back and revise their old work before taking the final assessment of the topic on paper. All of this combined will hopefully help the students improve on their mistakes and perform much better on the final assessment.
Activity 5: (WHERETO: E1, E2, Techology Used: Google Slides) Students will complete a final presentation on the topic to demonstrate what they have learned. They will be assigned to make a presentation as if giving it to the next year of students taking the class. Each student will describe the lesson in detail in their own words including what they struggled with and what worked best for them for learning and fixing their mistakes. This will give them the opportunity to explore more about the topic they have just learned as well as evaluate their own learning of the topic in an informational way. It can also get students thinking about helping younger students which can be a really nice thing to learn in school and in life as well.