Title of Lesson: PAM problem solving using Math manipulative
Learner Objective:
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to analyze a word problem and solve it using the ability to recognize a pattern developed through the use of Math maiupulative..
Do now: Draw a circle using a compass .
Motivation; Is it possible to draw a circle using a ruler. Discuss the answers.
Teacher demonstrates how a edge could be used to draw a circle. Helps to recognize the use of patterns.
Quick Quiz:.
It is possible to draw a few arcs to develop pattern inside the circle.{True or False}
Development of the lesson:
Guided Instruction:
Students will be given blocks to identify a pattern in addition
Complete the table given below,
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1+9= |
2+8= |
3+7= |
4+6= |
5+5= |
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11+9= |
12+8= |
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21+9= |
22+8= |
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31+9= |
32+8= |
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41+9= |
42+8= |
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51+9= |
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61+9= |
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71+9= |
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81+9= |
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91+9= |
Write a sentence explaining what happens when you go down and what happens when you move to the right.
Can you predict the sum of any given number and a unit number.
Frame two questions. 1)
2)
Quick Quiz among groups using their own questions.
To make a pattern follow these steps.
1x1 = 1
11x11 = 121
. 111x111 =
1111x1111 =
11111x11111 =
111111x111111 =
1111111x1111111 =
Class Work (Guided Cooperative Activity)
Look for a pattern
2, 3, 5, 8, 12, ---. ---.- ---. - ---. -----. -----. ----.
Explain the relation between the numbers.
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Independent Practice:
Stacy’s grand father collects quarters. He gave her two quarters in January, three in February, five in March, eight in April, and twelve in May. If Stacy’s grandfather continues giving her quarters according to the same pattern, what is the total value of the quarters he will give her in December.
Solution Template:
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Jan |
Feb |
Mar |
Apr |
May |
Jun |
Jul |
Aug |
Sept |
Oct |
Nov |
Dec |
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2 |
3 |
5 |
8 |
12 |
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$ |
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Step 1) Find relation between the given numbers from the above question.
Step 2) Find out what numbers will fill the blank boxes.
Step 3) What is the value of each quarter in cents. ______________
Step 4): Total value of money coleected by Stacy in December = Number of quarters x Value of a Quarter in cents
= $ __________________
[Please calculate value]
Application:
Describe the pattern and list the next six numbers,
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2 |
6 |
12 |
20 |
Frame a question of your own using the above pattern and try to solve it. Show your steps.
Home Work
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Vocabulary: Analyze, Predict, Circle
Due date: Feb ---, 1998.
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