MONDRIAN

SQUARES
Course Skills for Success: Math Grade Level 6
Subject RTI Math Time Frame 50mins (8:08-8:58)
Title Developed by Mackenzie

Stage 1 Desired Results

Content Standard(s):
General Outcome: Develop Number Sense
o Solve problems involving whole numbers
General Outcome: Use direct and indirect measurement to solve problems
o Develop and apply a formula for determining the area of rectangles

Enduring Understandings/Big Ideas: Essential Questions: (Lesson specific)

(from Harden: Lesson specific) - Is there a limit to how many rectangles can
Students will understand that
fit?
- There are multiple ways to - What is the most efficient way for me to
approach a task in mathematics. finish the task?
- Rectangles can be made up of - How can I ensure I dont have identical
more rectangles rectangles.
- Numbers can be represented
beyond their symbols
- Multiplication can be represented in
different ways

Knowledge objectives (specific Skill objectives (specific outcomes):

outcomes): Students will be able to . . .
Students will know - Recognize similar rectangles
-

Stage 2 Assessment Evidence (Lesson specific)

Performance Task(s):
- Students will fit as many squares as they can into a 10X10 grid without repeating
any of the rectangles. Depending on their proficiency they can move on to achieve
a higher score (Area of largest rectangle Area of smallest rectangle)

Student Self-Assessments Other Evidence (assessments)

- Students will be constantly
checking their work and
comparing theirs with other
students.
 Stage 3 Learning Plan
Learning Activity:
Learnin What the Student does . . . Materi
g Cycle What the Teacher does . . . Time
(Include differentiation instruction) als

Engag
2mins
e

The teacher will introduce the

activity.
Students will listen to teacher, - Fit as many rectangles
Explor respond to questions, and begin as you can in the 2- 10 X10
e generating an understanding of the 10x10 grid 5mins Grids
task. You cannot REPEAT. Lets see
who can fit the most
rectangles in.
Teacher will circulate the room,
ensuring a proper
understanding of the
Students will work on their grids.
performance task and asking
Discuss with peers their methods
questions to further their 30-
for how they are accomplishing 10x10
knowledge. If students 40min
their task. They will constantly grids
accomplish the task early, the s
check to ensure they are following
teacher can give a more
THE RULES
challenging scenario or ask for
another way doing it. Or they
can colour their solution in.

Teacher will ask questions

Students will discuss with teacher
Explai about the process, and check 3-5
and peers the methods they used to
n for proper understanding of mins
accomplish the task.
the task