Amy's Lesson Plan 1

Target Audience of the Lesson:
This lesson plan is intended for a sixth grade math lesson. It should be implemented during a unit where the students are learning about fractions and percentages.

Big Idea of the Lesson:
This lesson consists of using the performance support system to collect data about various real world questions, and then interpret this data using percentages and statistics.

Overall Goal for the Lesson:
Students should become familiar with using the performance support system to create polls and collect data. After completion of this lesson, students should also be able to analyze and explain what the data means. This lesson plan should also help students practice with the following math skills: fractions, percentages, and statistics.

Indiana Content Standards Addressed:
Standard 1: Number Sense
*Convert between any two representations of numbers (fractions, decimals, and percents) without the use of a calculator.
*Recognize decimal equivalents for commonly used fractions without the use of a calculator.

Standard 6: Data Analysis and Probability*Through the collection and analysis of data, students can learn to make sense of and interpret information. This will enable them to make and critically examine statistical arguments.
* Organize and display single-variable data in appropriate graphs and stem-and-leaf plots, and explain which types of graphs are appropriate for various data sets.

ISTE CNETS Student Standards Addressed
1. Technology productivity tools:
*Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity.
*Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.

5. Technology research tools:
*Students use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety of sources.
*Students use technology tools to process data and report results.
*Students evaluate and select new information resources and technological innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.