Candidate:

Victoria McDonald Date: February 14, 2013 Grade Level: First Cooperating Teacher: Lori Ashley Lesson: Estimation

School: Matthews Elementary Subject: Math

South Carolina Mathematics State Standards: 1-2: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes a sense of quantity and numeral relationships; the relationships among addition, subtraction, and related basic facts; and the connections among numeric, oral, and written-word forms of whole numbers. 1-2.2: Use estimation to determine the approximate number of objects in a set of 20 to 100 objects. 1-6: The student will demonstrate through the mathematical processes a sense of collecting, organizing, and interpreting data and of making predictions on the basis of data. 1-6.2: Organize data in picture graphs, object graphs, bar graphs, and tables. EEDA: 4.2: Demonstrate cooperative work habits in a group. 4.3: Demonstrate being a positive team member. Safe School Climate Act: SECTION 59-63-140. Local school districts to adopt policies prohibiting harassment; required components; model policies by State Board of Education; bullying prevention programs. (3) a description of appropriate student behavior; Objectives: 1. Students will work positively and cooperatively to demonstrate the ability to use estimation when determining the approximate number of objects is a collection of 20-100 objects. 2. The students will organize data and construct a bar graph to illustrate the collected data. Assessments:

1. A checklist will be used to record students who are neither working cooperatively nor positive within their groups. The checklist will also be used to record the estimations the students make for each jar. 2. A worksheet will be used for the students to construct their own bar graph based on small collections of candies. Each bar graph will be graded for completion and accuracy. Materials: Skittles 11 jars with lids (clear transparent containers can be used as well) Bell SMART Board Worksheets Index cards (small) *small cut strips of paper can be used as well 11 small baskets (can be substituted with small cups) Pencils Ziploc plastic bags Bar graph worksheets Crayons Prerequisites (Prior Knowledge): 1. The students will need to be familiar with making educated guesses. 2. The students will need to be familiar with interpreting data. Procedures: *Prior to beginning the lesson the stations that will be used during group work should already be set up around the classroom. *All stations that the students are using to estimate should be previously counted so the estimations can be quickly and easily checked. 1. The students will be gathered on the carpet for a whole group discussion of estimation. 2. Students will be shown through modeling how to estimate. 3. Together as a class estimation questions will be completed on the SMART Board. 4. Explain to the students and walk around the room to each station to ensure they understand how the next part of the lesson will go. a. Students will be in groups of two and rotate around the room in numerical order visiting each station. b. All 10 stations will have a closed container with an unknown number of skittles in each and there will be a cup or basket for the students to insert their small slips of paper or index cards with their name and estimation into. c. All stations should be numbered.

5. After visiting each station students will gather back together for whole group discussion. 6. We will compare the number of skittles in different containers by using the terms, equal to, greater than, and less than. 7. Following the class regroup, instructions will be given for seatwork. 8. Before students are dismissed to their desk an example of what they will be doing at the seats individually will be modeled using the SMART Board and an electronic copy of the worksheet. a. Each student will be given a small Ziploc bag of skittles. b. Students will immediately estimate how many skittles they believe they have. c. Following estimation students can open their bags and count their skittles. i. Sort skittles by color 9. After sorting, students will be ready to begin constructing their bar graphs. 10. During seat work students progress should be monitored and any students in need of additional help should be professionally guided in the correct direction. 11. When students finished and their work has been check/observed; they will be allowed to eat their candies. a. All worksheets will be collected. Accommodations: This lesson is suitable for all students in the class. Some students may need additional help when interpreting their bar graph and completing the fill in the blank portion of the worksheet. Mrs. Lori Ashley and myself will assist those that need help. References: South Carolina State Mathematics Standards