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Grade 6: Mathematics: Collection and Organization of Data
- collect data by conducting a survey (e.g., use an Internet survey tool) or an experiment to do with themselves, their environment, issues in their school or community, or content from another subject, and record observations or measurements
In my curriculum theory, teachers help their students to have a proactive role in their education. Through mathematics, students are able to take the necessary steps they need to complete the task set out for them. By being social, active agents of their own education, students take on a role of creating knowledge in a way that helps them to learn the subject matter. Mathematics requires a lot of trial and error, and one of the most effective ways of learning math problems is by making mistakes. This goes along with the pragmatism and progressivism philosophies, which help people to develop problem solving skills.
WHAT: Mathematics is evident in everyday life. In everyday chores like grocery shopping, paying the bills and getting gas, simple knowledge of mathematics is required. It is also a key element in many jobs, which makes mathematics a critical subject to learn in school. Problem solving skills are important to develop in all individuals and are greatly developed through working on mathematic problems.
HOW: Ask students to collect data for something they are interested in and can be placed in a real-life situation. Some examples may be the school budgeting, the cafeteria food, or the extra-curricular activities available. After collecting the data, how does it relate to the school? Students will use equations and graphs in order to present findings that will make a difference within the school. The students will be working in groups giving them the social interaction and group experience needed and is used in a democratic setting.
WHY: This allows students to conduct a study that will give them results they can use to better the environment of the school and make an impact on their fellow students. As well, it develops their problem-solving skills by conducting a study and figuring out what equations to use in order to have results. The exercise will also help them to think about how to approach, research and analyze problems which they will encounter in adult life. By using a study that will reflect back on the school, the work provides an example of how students will be working to give back to society when placed in the workforce.
WHERE/WHEN: Students will have class time to work in their groups and to use computers if required research is needed. As well as providing the students with the opportunity to survey and interview their fellow students to collect data. This means the students will need to be outside of the classroom and around the school in order to conduct their research.
- collect data by conducting a survey (e.g., use an Internet survey tool) or an experiment to do with themselves, their environment, issues in their school or community, or content from another subject, and record observations or measurements
In my curriculum theory, teachers help their students to have a proactive role in their education. Through mathematics, students are able to take the necessary steps they need to complete the task set out for them. By being social, active agents of their own education, students take on a role of creating knowledge in a way that helps them to learn the subject matter. Mathematics requires a lot of trial and error, and one of the most effective ways of learning math problems is by making mistakes. This goes along with the pragmatism and progressivism philosophies, which help people to develop problem solving skills.
WHAT: Mathematics is evident in everyday life. In everyday chores like grocery shopping, paying the bills and getting gas, simple knowledge of mathematics is required. It is also a key element in many jobs, which makes mathematics a critical subject to learn in school. Problem solving skills are important to develop in all individuals and are greatly developed through working on mathematic problems.
HOW: Ask students to collect data for something they are interested in and can be placed in a real-life situation. Some examples may be the school budgeting, the cafeteria food, or the extra-curricular activities available. After collecting the data, how does it relate to the school? Students will use equations and graphs in order to present findings that will make a difference within the school. The students will be working in groups giving them the social interaction and group experience needed and is used in a democratic setting.
WHY: This allows students to conduct a study that will give them results they can use to better the environment of the school and make an impact on their fellow students. As well, it develops their problem-solving skills by conducting a study and figuring out what equations to use in order to have results. The exercise will also help them to think about how to approach, research and analyze problems which they will encounter in adult life. By using a study that will reflect back on the school, the work provides an example of how students will be working to give back to society when placed in the workforce.
WHERE/WHEN: Students will have class time to work in their groups and to use computers if required research is needed. As well as providing the students with the opportunity to survey and interview their fellow students to collect data. This means the students will need to be outside of the classroom and around the school in order to conduct their research.