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EDUC 4274: P/J Mathematics

EDUC 4274: P/J Mathematics. Week Two----Session 1. Week 1: September 9 – 13-- S 2 Session Overview …. Quick Review: Three points from last day’s number ACT(-ION-) ivity Interdisciplinary first look: Connecting math with literature Attendance (Just this time)

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EDUC 4274: P/J Mathematics

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  1. EDUC 4274: P/J Mathematics Week Two----Session 1

  2. Week 1: September 9 – 13-- S2Session Overview… • Quick Review: • Three points from last day’s number ACT(-ION-)ivity • Interdisciplinary first look: • Connecting math with literature • Attendance (Just this time) • Assignments-getting started • Assignment 1—activity and details • Thinking about group assignment 3 • Time permitting: more interdisciplinary ideas--math and history • Next Class

  3. P/J Math Week 1 Session 2Into the Details… • Quick—Three things you recall about the Guess my number activity! • Let me tell you a story! • A Math Story first (Math Curse) • Then--In small groups discuss the use of literature (or, specifically MC) in a math class (3-5 minutes) • Share one group idea with the rest of us • A few samples of other books • My Resources website • Keep in mind assignment 2 (will discuss soon)

  4. P/J Math Week 2 Class 1Into the Details… • A Trip Back in Time: “Roped In” • “The rope” • Its characteristics • Volunteers • What triangle types can you make? • A practical history • A website of interest: http://nrich.maths.org/982

  5. P/J Math Week 1 Session 2 • Attendance (just this once—correct names) • Assignments—Getting Started • Assignment 1 • We’ll study the image on the next slide! • But first– gather up chart paper and marker • One for each table. • Okay—Here’s the Problem • (Ten minutes, maximum) • (Manipulatives, perhaps? – bins)

  6. Central Tendency Problem (PBL) • Nine students were given various amounts of M & M candy • Based on the statistical measures of central tendency given, determine how many M & M’s each person received • Is there more than one possible solution? Lowest Number 0 Highest Number 9 Mean 4 Median 4 Mode 2

  7. P/J Math Week 1 Session 2 • About the M & M’s problem: • Name 2 – 3 characteristics of the problem that stood out for you or members of your group. • The Marian Small text: chapter problems • The assignment: • Reviewing the details.

  8. P/J Math Week 1 Session 2 • Thinking about, and preparing for assignment 3 • Group assignment, involving class presentations • Topics and dates: random draw (think about it for next week) • Time Permitting: A hands-on History and Math investigation! • Next week: The Ontario math curriculum • Strands and processes • Please know where to locate the 1-8 curriculum document online!

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