A Math Survival Treasure Hunt
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Mrs. Downing
downingl@schenectady.k12.ny.us
Sixth Grade Math
Mont Pleasant Middle School, Schenectady, NY
Introduction
I designed this scavenger hunt to give middle
school students access to math sites on the Internet when they are stuck on a
specific math problem, when they don’t understand a math concept or skill, or
when they need drill in arithmetic facts. This Treasure Hunt was designed as a
project within the Capital Region Collaboration/Title III Technology Literacy
Challenge Grant.
Learners
This math treasure hunt is geared toward
middle school students, but the some of the sites included are multi-level,
from elementary through high school.
Resources
List the resources that students need in
order to complete this project. Examples: Internet connection, email account,
computer, printer, etc. Students will need a computer with connection to the
Internet and a printer.
Standards
Standard 2: Information Systems Students
will access, generate, process, and transfer information using appropriate
technologies.
Standard 3: Mathematics Students will
understand mathematics and become mathematically confident by communicating and
reasoning mathematically, by applying mathematics in real-world settings, and
by solving problems through the integrated study of number systems, geometry,
algebra, data analysis, probability, and trigonometry.
Standard 6: Interconnectedness: Common
Themes Students will understand the relationships and common themes that
connect mathematics, science, and technology and apply the themes to these and
other areas of learning.
Standard 7: Interdisciplinary Problem
Solving Students will apply the knowledge and thinking skills of
mathematics, science, and technology to address real-life problems and make
informed decisions.
1. Basic operations and concepts
- Students
demonstrate a sound understanding of the nature and operation of
technology systems.
- Students
are proficient in the use of technology.
2. Social, ethical, and human issues
- Students
understand the ethical, cultural, and societal issues related to
technology.
- Students
practice responsible use of technology systems, information, and software.
- Students
develop positive attitudes toward technology uses that support lifelong
learning, collaboration, personal pursuits, and productivity.
3. Technology productivity tools
- Students
use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and
promote creativity.
- Students
use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced
models, prepare publications, and produce other creative works.
5. Technology research tools
- Students
use technology to locate, evaluate, and collect information from a variety
of sources.
- Students
use technology tools to process data and report results.
- Students
evaluate and select new information resources and technological
innovations based on the appropriateness for specific tasks.
Process
Students will follow the hunt step-by-step,
and record their scores for each activity. There are links to both the
worksheet for recording answers and for printing an optional hard copy of the
instructions.
Evaluation
I expect to have them use the hunt while in
the lab during math class. I can evaluate them both as they work, and on how
they did on their completed worksheets.
Credits and References
http://www.allmath.com/flashcards.asp
http://www.mazeworks.com/hanoi/