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Description

Overview:
Introduce elementary students to the concept of functions by investigating growing patterns. Visual patterns formed with manipulatives are especially effective for elementary students and allow them to concretely build understanding as they first reproduce, then extend the pattern to the next couple of stages.
Subject:
Algebra
Material Type:
Activity/Lab, Teaching/Learning Strategy
Author:
Provider:
Mathwire
Date Added:
02/16/2011
License:
http://www.mathwire.com/
Language:
English
Media Format:
Downloadable docs, Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Comments

Valerie Cordle
on Mar 27, 02:59am Evaluation

CCSS.Math.Content.4.OA.C.5: Strong (2)

Limited opportunites for students to explain number patterns: why

Valerie Cordle
on Mar 27, 02:59am Evaluation

CCSS.Math.Content.8.F.A.1: Limited (1)

Addresses input and output; needs graphing to make a 2

Valerie Cordle
on Mar 27, 02:59am Evaluation

Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter: Limited (1)

Provides instructional tips rather than explanation of subject matter

Valerie Cordle
on Mar 27, 02:59am Evaluation

Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching: Strong (2)

Comprehensive materials; needs suggestions for variety of learners/error analysis to be superior

Valerie Cordle
on Mar 27, 02:59am Evaluation

Quality of Assessments: Not Applicable (N/A)

Provides a link for assessment ideas, but link is invalid

Valerie Cordle
on Mar 27, 02:59am Evaluation

Quality of Technological Interactivity: Superior (3)

Intractive activites that allow students an individual learning experience: determine the outcome

Valerie Cordle
on Mar 27, 02:59am Evaluation

Quality of Instructional and Practice Exercises: Limited (1)

Provides a sufficient number of exercises; needs answer keys or scoring guidelines to be strong

Valerie Cordle
on Mar 27, 02:59am Evaluation

Opportunities for Deeper Learning: Strong (2)

Communicate effectively; Construct, use, or analyze models

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Average Score (3 Points Possible)
Degree of Alignment1.6 (6 users)
Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter1.8 (6 users)
Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching1.5 (6 users)
Quality of AssessmentsN/A
Quality of Technological Interactivity2.8 (6 users)
Quality of Instructional and Practice Exercises2.5 (6 users)
Opportunities for Deeper Learning2 (3 users)

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