Math 520
Final project requirements
During this course you will be developing and gathering materials for your students. I envision the following types of materials:
Applets that illustrate a concept
A mini activity (takes approximately 10 minutes) with student handout
A long activity (takes 1-2 class periods) with accompanying student handouts
An extended activity (takes at least 2 class periods) with accompanying student handouts
A “warm-up” task that you could use to start a class
1 extended activity (takes more
than one class period) with accompanying student handouts 1 long
activity (takes one class period) with accompanying student handouts 3 mini activities(
take ~10 minutes) with student handout ( to come from three different
content standards) 1 applet for each content
standard we cover (print out a picture of the
applet and briefly describe what it does) 1
“warm-up” task for each standard we cover Each of these should have the following addressed: Where
does it fit in your scope/sequence? What
NCTM standard “bullet” does it address? It is classroom ready ( meaning it is so READY that you could photocopy the worksheets
tomorrow or present the activity to your students tomorrow) A copy
of each of your journals A
reflection ( at least 3 paragraphs) of what you
gained from the course.
Your final project (portfolio) should include a minimum of…
Your final project (portfolio) should also include…
.
This collection of materials and accompanying explanations will look different for many of you. This is fine. I do not need a “standard” lesson plan. I just want you to give me the materials in your typical manner.
You are welcome to adapt any of the activities we do in class for your classroom. You are also welcome to find materials on the web and adapt them for your classroom. Just cite your sources.
This is due the final day of class (finals week) during which you will present it to the class in a 10-minute session. This presentation should include an overview of your collection, where the materials fit into your scope/sequence, and a brief walk-thru of some of the materials (as time allows).