A Curriculum Map and Planning Guide
This Curriculum Plan and Teaching Guide is designed to introduce students to Algebra through the use of online activities and locally accessed software. It can and will be used in conjunction with direct instruction in the classroom. The purpose of this WebQuest is to assist in understanding the 6th grade algebra standards through technology-based hands-on projects.
M6A2. Students will consider relationships between varying quantities.
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Analyze and describe patterns arising from mathematical rules, tables, and graphs.
b. Use manipulatives or draw pictures to solve problems involving proportional relationships.
c. Use proportions (a/b=c/d) to describe relationships and solve problems, including percent problems.
d. Describe proportional relationships mathematically using y = kx, where k is the constant of proportionality.
e. Graph proportional relationships in the form y = kx and describe characteristics of the graphs.
f. In a proportional relationship expressed as y = kx, solve for one quantity given values of the other two. Given quantities may be whole numbers, decimals, or fractions. Solve problems using the relationship y = kx.
g. Use proportional reasoning (a/b=c/d and y = kx) to solve problems.
This curriculum web demonstrates the link between “real-life” and algebra. This curriculum web will increase the understanding of algebra in the 6th grade curriculum by allowing students to create a product that will demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of the concept.
Our curriculum is driven by the Georgia Performance Standards. These standards are directives from the state government and instruct teachers on what should be taught in each classroom throughout the state of Georgia. The performance standards for 6ht grade math include many skills that are necessary for every member of society. With numbers and operations, geometry and algebra, these different mathematics concepts are very important to the development of each child.
This curriculum web is based on these standards that are taught in every math classroom in the state of Georgia. I believe that the activities and projects that are incorporated in this web are very beneficial to the students who will use them. This curriculum web can be used in conjunction with the class Wikispace in order to share the wealth of knowledge that will be gained through this curriculum web.
This curriculum web was designed by a middle school teacher who is trying to implement as much useful technology into her classroom as possible. This curriculum web is designed to help bring the lower achieving students up, while fostering an enrichment environment for the average and above-average achieving students. This unit is based on the algebra unit of the Georgia Performance Standards which is an improvement area for 6th graders in this school.
This curriculum web is centered on the main concepts of algebra in the sixth grade standards. We will focus on the relationships that are demonstrated through algebra. Topics will include:
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This curriculum web is designed to assist with the instruction of 6th grade middle school students. The content can be used with advanced 5th grade students. It can also be used as a remediation tool for 7th and 8th graders.
In order for students to be successful using this curriculum web, student must:
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The teacher will decide if the students will be working individually or in groups (pairs). The students will begin the module by completing the WebQuest. Then, the students will choose two learning activities per page to complete. Students should use the guide available on the home page to obtain teacher approval before beginning the actual assignments.
Once the activities are complete, students will complete the survey found at the bottom of the home screen. Teachers should complete the teacher survey found in the Evaluation section of the Planning Guide. (See Below). Teachers will be able to view the uploaded assignments by accessing the class wiki.
Assessment rubrics can be found on each activity page, below the activity.
Students and teachers will complete surveys on the effectiveness and overall opinion of the Curriculum Web and WebQuest. These should be completed after all of the activities have been completed. The student survey is found on the home page and the teacher survey is found here.