Assignment 2

I will be using a modified version of this lesson:
Introduction to Probability

SMART Board features I will be using:

Rolling dice, spinner, magnifying glass, pictures, infinity cloner, linked pages

 NETS for Students

4. Critical Thinking, Problem Solving,

and Decision Making

Students use critical thinking skills to plan and

conduct research, manage projects, solve problems,

and make informed decisions using appropriate

digital tools and resources.

a. Identify and define authentic problems and

significant questions for investigation

b. Plan and manage activities to develop a solution

or complete a project

c. Collect and analyze data to identify solutions

and/or make informed decisions

d. Use multiple processes and diverse perspectives

to explore alternative solutions

This standard applies to my lesson because students are using critical thinking skills to solve problems involving probability, while also using technology to present and manipulate the information they are given.

NETS for Teachers

1. Facilitate and Inspire Student Learning

and Creativity

Teachers use their knowledge of subject matter,

teaching and learning, and technology to facilitate

experiences that advance student learning,

creativity, and innovation in both face-to-face

and virtual environments.

a. Promote, support, and model creative

and innovative thinking and inventiveness

b. Engage students in exploring real-world issues

and solving authentic problems using digital tools

and resources

c. Promote student reflection using collaborative

tools to reveal and clarify students’ conceptual

understanding and thinking, planning, and

creative processes

d. Model collaborative knowledge construction by

engaging in learning with students, colleagues,

and others in face-to-face and virtual environments

This standard applies to my lesson because I am using technology to help my students better understand the concepts behind probability. With the use of technology in this lesson I can engage more students and increase my students conceptual understanding behind how to find simple probabilities with dice and coins.

 

I think part of the reason many students struggle with math is because they don’t find it interesting. By using an interactive white board to help visually represent problems, students will hopefully become more engaged in lessons. Being able to use an interactive white board effectively will also streamline lessons, giving students more time to work on problems in class, rather than listening to me lecture all class.