Problem Solving

To provide students with the insights necessary to following sequencial steps in solving problems

Students will be able to:

1. List the four steps in solving a problem
2. Use a systematic aproach to solving problem
3. Understand attributes of shapes
4. Perform rotations and transformations
5. Use angle measurement
6. Use congruency and similarity to identify solutions
7. Sequence events
8. Analyze processes
9. Predict outcomes
10. Simplify procedures
11. Reach goals strategically
    
    

NT.K-12.6

Technology Problem-Solving and Decision-Making Tools

Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions. Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Learning Standards addressed in this unit:

Mathematics, Science, and Technology Learning Standards

• Standard 1: Analysis, Inquiry, and Design
  
  • Mathematical Analysis
    
    • Key Idea 1
      
    • Key Idea 1 - Alternate
      
    • Key Idea 2
      
      • Key Idea 3
  • Engineering Design
    
    • Key Idea 1
      
    • Key Idea 1 - Alternate
• Standard 2: Information Systems
  
  • Information Systems
    
    • Key Idea 1
• Standard 3: Mathematics
  
  • Mathematical Reasoning
    
  • Key Idea 1
    
  • Modeling/Multiple Representation
    
  • Key Idea 4
    
• Patterns/Functions
  
  • Key Idea 1
    
  • Key Idea 7
• Standard 5: Technology
  
  • Engineering Design
    
    • Key Idea 1
      
    • Key Idea 1 - Alternate
      
• Computer Technology
  
  • Key Idea 1
    
  • Key Idea 3
• Standard 6: Interconnectedness: Common Themes
  
  • Systems Thinking
    
    • Key Idea 1
      
  • Models
    
    • Key Idea 1
      
    • Key Idea 2

The following instructional strategies will be used to deliver content and engage the students.

1.Lecture and Presentation

2.Overhead Projector with transparencies

3.Movies and DVD's

4. Computer software required: Microsoft Internet Explorer, The Factory

5. Use of the World Wide Web to provide resources for the identification and collection of instructional resources.

6.Dittos and Worksheets

7.Teacher created websites and webpages

8.Hands-On, Project based instructional activities.

Techniques used to evaluate student progress: Homework, Oral Questioning, Classwork (written), Worksheets, Quiz's, Test, Project based instructional activities