Educational Reflections (formerly Rumblings from 52): Thursday: Happy March Break!!

Thursday, March 6, 2014

Thursday: Happy March Break!!

I believe that I may need to go back and re-teach some concepts for Perimeter for the Grade 7s. That`s okay; it is a part of the assessment cycle.

When I looked over the test, there were areas of strengths for some students across the entire test. I am going to use those parts to review the test when we return on March 17. Here are some highlights from a few students in class:

This means, that if something is not working, we may need to rethink and try another approach and looking at a problem or challenge.

For those enthusiastic students, I have reposted the links to the Math games some of the students played earlier this week and last week. We will most likely revisit the games once we move forward with the new Math in both Grade 7 and 8.

Grade 7: There are enough links here to help you review some of the work we have done so far.

This Funbrain website activity is probably the best place to start because you can select the level of difficulty for either Perimeter or Area of both: http://www.funbrain.com/poly/index.html

Another solid review of Perimeter and Area. You may either select from Area or Perimeter when you click on the link: http://www.bgfl.org/bgfl/custom/resources_ftp/client_ftp/ks2/maths/perimeter_and_area/index.html

An Area and Perimeter game that uses a grid. You can check your answers, once you are done:
http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/ShapeExplorer/

This is a virtual version of the activity we used with Geoboard and elastic bands:
http://nlvm.usu.edu/en/nav/frames_asid_281_g_2_t_4.html

A Geoboard like activity that looks at both area and Perimeter from PBS Kids: http://pbskids.org/cyberchase/media/games/perimeterarea/perimeterarea.swf

A game that involves an understanding of both Perimeter and Area. You are in charge of designing the layout for a party: http://www.mathplayground.com/PartyDesigner/PartyDesigner.html

Grade 8: There are not as many "fun" games for this part of Geometry, but I think you will find the interaction engaging.
This is an angles game in the spirit of Jeopardy. You have played a game like this before for another strand of Math: http://www.math-play.com/Angles-Jeopardy/Angles-Jeopardy.html

Not so much a game, but more of a review of angles: http://www.ixl.com/math/grade-6/complementary-and-supplementary-angles

This is more of a game concerning Complementary and Supplementary angles: http://www.lessonpaths.com/learn/i/angles-2/xp-math-math-games-arcade-complementary-and-supplementary-angle-pairs-practice-free

I think Trine will like this game. It has the word Manga in it!!
http://www.mangahigh.com/en/maths_games/shape/angles/opposite_angles

Here are some shots of the initial group of Storytellers:

Some advice, from a friend, to a presenter.

On the front board, I posted sample of work, what I will call Mr. P`s samples, that I have modeled for the class. They can serve as guides and models for the class to look at, in case they forget what is expected of them. Usually, I provide them with descriptive feedback of how they can improve their work, or make suggestions that they should use the Success Criteria charts to guide their thinking.