Jesusita

Thinkfinity Integration Plan

General Information Name: Jesusita Lopez District/School or Organization: YSD#1 Subject Area/Topic: Math Grade Level(s): 6th

Part 1 – List the appropriate standards (State or National Standards for Content, Technology or 21st Century Skills) and one ore more Thinkfinity learning object(s) aligned to the standards.

State or National Standards Name of learning object(s) / URL(s) 1. Develop and use strategies to estimate the results of rational-number computations and judge the reasonableness of the results. 2. Understand the meaning and effects of arithmetic operations with fractions, decimals, and integers. Students will:


 * Evaluate expressions using the order of operations on +, – ×, and ÷
 * Use mental arithmetic to evaluate expressions.

Part 2 – Determine instructional elements - Integration

A. Which type of Thinkfinity learning object is this? B. Where will I use this learning object in the instructional cycle? C. Which instructional strategies will I employ? Learning Object for Teacher Use 0 Online (requires a computer) 1 Offline (no computer required)

Learning Object for Student Use 0 Online (requires a computer) 1 Offline (no computer required) 0 Opening Motivational Activity 0 Central Focus of Lesson Plan 0 Research Tool for Students 1 Closure Activity 0 Assessment Tool 0 Remediation Tool 1 Enrichment Tool 0 Direct instruction 0 Indirect instruction 0 Experiential learning 1 Independent study 0 Interactive instruction 0 Other

Notes: Visit http://olc.spsd.sk.ca/DE/PD/instr/index.html for more information on the instructional strategies listed.

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Part 3 – Plan for student success - Implementation

A. How will I configure my classroom for the learning activity? Classroom Configuration: 1 Computers not needed - printable resource 0 Whole group instruction, using a projector and / or interactive white board 0 Whole group activity, with small groups using mobile laptops simultaneously 0 Small group, using classroom computers or mobile laptops as rotating stations 0 One to one, using classroom computers or mobile laptops as rotating stations 0 One to one, in a computer lab setting 0 One to one, with individual student laptops 0 Other Notes:

B. How will I manage implementation? Classroom Management: 0 General computer rules / procedures 1 Specific directions for activity 1 Helping Hands 0 Other Notes:

C. What additional considerations will support successful implementation? 0 Software 0 Hardware 1 Supplemental Materials 0 Other Notes:

Part 4 – Develop the student learning activity

A. Describe the learning activity. What will students be asked to do with the Thinkfinity learning object(s)? The whole class will be reinforced with the lesson on order of operations. It is a refresher, so they will learn it again, learn it for the first time, and have fun doing the activity.

B. Describe how the learning activity will address students’ individual needs – Differentiation The students will review the lesson on PEMDAS (order of operations) using the bingo game. Students, who already know what they are required to do will work ( play ) in small groups. Students, who are still having difficulty with the concept, will do the same activity, but they will work with the teacher. The NON-English speakers will work with partners (peer tutor), so they are able to be successful and learn from a knowledgeable peer.

C. Effectiveness – What indicators can you expect to see / hear from students, which will inform you about the effectiveness of the learning activity? The teacher will walk around and monitor the students’ progress. If students are having difficulty. The activity will be stopped and the teacher will review the purpose of the activity. The teacher will review the skills to know in order to achieve the goal of the activity, which is to get bingo. Students should be able to do the process mental and easily to fill in the bingo cards. The students should be able to have their card filled half way if the game has progressed with ease.

Part 5 – Do a complete trial run of the learning activity you described in step 3D.

Reflect on the learning activity. Considerations: The activity will help determine if the students learned their PEMDAS lesson. If the game is unsuccessful, then the lesson on order of operations needs to be reevaluated. It will be re-taught. The activity will be used at a later date, when the teacher feels that the students are able to successful play it.

Part 6 – Consider the bigger picture

Describe how this learning activity fits within a lesson or unit plan, to meet objectives that will be assessed.

NOTE: Information about additional learning activities or materials that will be used to complement this learning activity may be included. This activity is great for review. The activity is a game, which students are well aware of its objective. The game helps the teacher see what the students know and still have a gap in the lesson. The students have fun and show off the ability to mentally produce the answer and win the game. The game can also be modified to fit students at different levels and pace. Everyone can feel successful and enjoy playing the order of operations bingo game.