Title of Activity: Decention- A Game of Fractions, Decimals, and Percentages
Reference: No author. (August 20, 2013). Math Game- Decention. In Math Playground. Retrieved September 29, 2013 from http://www.mathplayground.com/Decention/Decention.html.
Grade Level: 5
Subject: Mathematics
Strand: Number
Description: Students will go to the website in the reference section. The game, Decention, involves students matching a given value in its fraction form to equivalent values in both decimal and percentage form. In the opening rounds, the values are quite simple, but as the game goes on, students are eventually dealing with decimal values to the nearest thousandth of a whole digit, as well as equivalent fraction and percentage values.
General Learner Outcome: Develop number sense.
Specific Learner Outcome: Relate decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals (to thousandths).
ICT Outcomes:
C 6.2.1 select and use technology to assist in problem solving
F 1.2.4 recognize the potential for human error when using technology
F 4.2.1 recognize that graphics, video and sound enhance communication
F 2.2.1 identify how technological developments influence one’s life
F 2.2.4 assess the personal significance of having limitless access to information provided by communication networks, such as the internet
Rationale for Computer Integration: On the website, students start at a beginning level of matching and then work their way up to values that are rounded to the nearest thousandth of a whole number. This way, if they’re having problems at the opening stages, they find out quickly what mistakes they’re making and fix them before getting to the more advanced levels. Students are able to work at their own pace, ensuring they understand the more basic questions before moving on to the harder ones. As well, the visuals on the website make it more interesting for students than simple pen and paper.
Search Strategies: Basically, I just tinkered with what I was searching in Google (more and more details in regards to what I wanted with each subsequent search), until I found exactly what I wanted.
Reference: No author. (August 20, 2013). Math Game- Decention. In Math Playground. Retrieved September 29, 2013 from http://www.mathplayground.com/Decention/Decention.html.
Grade Level: 5
Subject: Mathematics
Strand: Number
Description: Students will go to the website in the reference section. The game, Decention, involves students matching a given value in its fraction form to equivalent values in both decimal and percentage form. In the opening rounds, the values are quite simple, but as the game goes on, students are eventually dealing with decimal values to the nearest thousandth of a whole digit, as well as equivalent fraction and percentage values.
General Learner Outcome: Develop number sense.
Specific Learner Outcome: Relate decimals to fractions and fractions to decimals (to thousandths).
ICT Outcomes:
C 6.2.1 select and use technology to assist in problem solving
F 1.2.4 recognize the potential for human error when using technology
F 4.2.1 recognize that graphics, video and sound enhance communication
F 2.2.1 identify how technological developments influence one’s life
F 2.2.4 assess the personal significance of having limitless access to information provided by communication networks, such as the internet
Rationale for Computer Integration: On the website, students start at a beginning level of matching and then work their way up to values that are rounded to the nearest thousandth of a whole number. This way, if they’re having problems at the opening stages, they find out quickly what mistakes they’re making and fix them before getting to the more advanced levels. Students are able to work at their own pace, ensuring they understand the more basic questions before moving on to the harder ones. As well, the visuals on the website make it more interesting for students than simple pen and paper.
Search Strategies: Basically, I just tinkered with what I was searching in Google (more and more details in regards to what I wanted with each subsequent search), until I found exactly what I wanted.