Lesson Plan for Teaching the Internet Math Program

“Raintree Forest”
Using the SMARTBoard and Laptop Computers

Submitted by Westville School District: Cathy Davis, Linda Mullen,
                                                                 Denise Sabo, Nancy Tartaglione

Driving Question:

What technology resources can the students use to explore/practice math concepts?

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Section 1: Project description:

• Review of “Raintree Forest” from the Math Dictionary was done by the MATRIX Grant teachers and Technology Coordinator.
• Collaborative planning of MATRIX Grant teachers took place to create a lesson to expose students to the internet site, “Raintree Forest”.  The SMARTBoard and laptops were used. The lesson was directed by the 6^th grade MATRIX Math Grant teachers with the Technology Teacher available for technical assistance.
• A lesson on Chance and Probability was planned using “Raintree Forest”.

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Section 2: NJCCS
Math:

• 4.1.6.A.1
• 4.1.6.A.3
• 4.1.6.A.6
• 4.1.6.A.8
• 4.1.6.B.1
• 4.1.6.B.6
• 4.1.6.C.3
• 4.2.6.C.3
• 4.2.6.D.2
• 4.2.6.D.3
• 4.3.6.D.3
• 4.3.6.D.4
• 4.4.6.B.1
• 4.4.6.B.2
• 4.4.6.B.4
• 4.4.6.C.1
• 4.4.6.C.3
• 4.5.6.A.1
• 4.5.6.A.4
  
  

Technology:

• 8.1.8.B.4
• 8.1.8.B.8

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Section 3: Modifications

Part 1: Assessment

Teacher Assessment through observation and discussion.

Part 2: Accommodating diverse learners

· A variety of levels and activities were explored and practiced.

· MATRIX grant teachers were available to students for assistance as needed.

Part 3: Technology Resource Use and Management

· SMARTBoard and laptop computers were signed out through Technology Lab and provided.

Part 4: Family/Community Involvement

· Student photos will be on display at the 6^th grade Family Math Night as well as the MATRIX grant website.

· Students will be able to access the program from home with parent supervision.

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Section 4: Reflection

This activity enhanced our Everyday Math program, giving the students another venue to practice previously learned skills and review concepts that will be covered in the future.  Students enjoyed a hands on technology presentation and lesson versus paper and pencil.  The student input was extremely positive.  The students, including our special needs students, were actively involved the entire 75 minutes.  This was evident not only in their comments but in observing that they all stayed on task the entire time. They were very enthusiastic about using this program in the future and that they can access the program from home. We also had several teachers from National Park school observe the lesson. After seeing the students involvement, they indicated that they would get started utilizing the program and technology immediately. We all agreed that this was an excellent way to work on math concepts in a fun, involved way.