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MODULE 6: INTEGRATING TECHNOLOGY INTO TEACHING AND LEARNING MIDDLE SCHOOL MATHEMATICS

Costa, V., Bonsangue, M., Shultz, H., and Bithell, S. (2006). Module 6: Integrating Technology into Teaching and Learning Middle School Mathematics. In V. Costa, M. Bonsangue, and H. Shultz (Eds.) (3rd ed.). Professional Development Resources Online for Mathematics [Online Course]. Available from http://www.pdrom.coursepath.org/.

 

Unit 6.1

SHUTTERBUG PROPORTIONS

Unit 6.2

ROOTS AND FRACTIONAL POWERS

Motivating CAHSEE Problem

The actual width (w) of a rectangle is 18 6.1 Imagecentimeters (cm). Use the scale drawing of the rectangle to find the actual length (l).

A.  6 cm
B  24 cm
C  36 cm
D. 54 cm
E.

The perimeter, P, of a square may be found by using the formula 6.2 Imagewhere A is the area of the square. What is the perimeter of the square with an area of 36 square inches?

A   9 inches
B  12 inches
C  24 inches
D  72 inches

California
Mathematics Content Standards

Standards 6th:
  • Number Sense 1.0: Students compare and order positive and negative fractions, decimals, and mixed numbers. Students solve problems involving fractions, ratios, proportions, and percentages.
  • Algebra and Functions 2.0: Students analyze and use tables, graphs, and rules to solve problems involving rates and proportions.
Standards 7th:
  • Measurement and Geometry 1.2: Students construct and read drawings and models made to scale
 

Math Concepts

 

  • Discovering real-life geometric proportions
  • Creating and solving proportions problems with the help of digital cameras
  • Setting up and solving proportions problem
  • Using PowerPoint to organize and present mathematical ideas
TBD

Instructional Strategies
  • Helping Students Own Mathematics Through Creating Math Problems
  • Lecturing through PowerPoint to organize and present mathematical ideas
TBD

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PD-ROM was administered by Orange County Department of Education and California State University, Fullerton. The project was made possible with funding from the Improving Teacher Quality State Grant Program, administered by the California Postsecondary Education Commission (ITQ #240). It was and a collaborative effort of California State University Fullerton Departments of Mathematics and Secondary Education, Orange County Department of Education, and the Corporation for Education Network Initiatives in California (CENIC).
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