Evaluation of Lesson Plan

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MaDora Law, Aneshia Peterson

6th grade

May 8th, 2016

Ratio and Proportions

Mushy Rice

I. Planning

Lesson summary and focus:

In this lesson, students will create a model to show how two values compare to each other. Students will compare amounts and then show how they would scale those comparisons.

Classroom and student factors:

The classroom consists of English Language Learners, below level skill level students, above skill level students, and students identified as special education students with learning and emotional disability.

National / State Learning Standards:

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3

Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.

CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.6.RP.A.3.A

Make tables of equivalent ratios relating quantities with whole-number measurements, find missing values in the tables, and plot the pairs of values on the coordinate plane. Use tables to compare ratios.

Specific learning target(s) / objectives:

Students will be able to create a model to show how two values compare to one another

Teaching notes:

This lesson falls midyear and is one of the introductory ratio units .

Agenda:

Opening: Students will be split into groups.

(2)Students will work together and create their models

(3) Closure: Exit Slip

Formative assessment:

The teacher will ask the students at the beginning of the lesson about what they know about ratios and proportions and do a small review

The teacher will walk around the classroom and observe the students while they are working in their groups

Academic Language:

Key vocabulary:

Ratio

Proportion

Models

Function:

Students will demonstrate and understanding of the vocabulary by providing a valid definition and proper usage.

Form:

Students will ask questions and will work together as a group to solve the problems

Instructional Materials, Equipment and Technology:

Connecting blocks, Paper, Pencils, Colored Pencils, and Graph Paper

Electronic Resources: Smart Board

Grouping:

Students will be splitting up into groups according to math skill level.

II. Instruction

A. Opening

Prior knowledge connection:

Review with students their prior interactions with ratios and proportions. Have class brainstorm and demonstrate the use of ratios in their every-day lives.

Anticipatory set:

Explain to students the relevance of understanding and applying ratios. Give real world examples on the everyday use of proportions and ratios, ie mileage, cooking etc

B. Learning and Teaching Activities (Teaching and Guided Practice):

I Do…

Students Do

Differentiation

Mushy Rice

Tell students they will be working in groups to model how to make the perfectly cooked rice. (Without actually using rice)

Once students are placed in their assigned groups each group will be given a tub of separate colored blocks. Each tub will contain 2 colors; one to represent rice and the other to represent water.

The students will then have to model how many cups of water will be needed to make 10 cups of rice. On the board the ratio of 1:2 will be written for the students.

1 cup of rice = 2 cups of water

Once each group has created their model using the blocks each group will present their model and explain how they came to their conclusion.

All students below level will be monitored closely by teacher for clear understanding grouped with an above level student. ELL will also be monitored and likely paired with someone of their native tongue.

III. ASSESSMENT

Summative Assessment:

Students will show a full understanding and mastery of ratios/proportions and the activity through board activity. Students will be called to the board and given examples of proportions and ratios to answer. The examples will be models that ask “What is the ratio of hearts to squares in this picture.”

Differentiation:

Be advised students may have the same assessment.

Closure:

After model activity and short summative board questions a small class discussion will take place. Review with students what is a ratio and proportion. How to they relate to one another and the different ways ratios can be modeled.

Homework:

No homework for this activity.