Let’s Get Checking! By: Ms. Susan Lawson   Introduction Task Process Evaluation Conclusion Resources Standards  

Home Next Introduction                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Introduction                                     We're going on an adventure to a place that will teach us all we need to know about checks and checking accounts!  So hang on tight and pay close attention! Home Next

*Remember* Write your full name on ALL of the sheets to be handed in. Task/Resources        1.  Go to the Website below and follow the directions listed in the Process section. Website: http://www.kidsbank.com/index.asp 2.  Write a paragraph on a piece of paper that tells what you thought of the website you visited and at least two new things you learned about checks and checking accounts. On this same paper, answer the following questions: What mathematical operation do you think you will use most in keeping track of a checking account? Why? What would be a technological tool that would be very useful in helping to keep track of a checking account? Why? 3.  Now hand in your printout and your paragraph sheets to your teacher. *Remember* Write your full name on ALL of the sheets to be handed in.  Home   Back Next

Process          *Note* You will be going through the website in pairs but each person will need to take the quizzes and hand in the print offs and summary paragraphs. 1.  Go to the website given above and click Java Version, then click on Checks.  As you go through the lesson you will see a clipart of a professor, when you see him, click on him to get more information and click the back arrow to go back to the lesson. 2.  When you are done, you will see a sentence that reads: Click Here to test your checking knowledge in the Game Room. Click on the Click Here to go to the Game Room. 3.  Enter your first name and click the blue arrow, go down to Check's the dog's section and click Check's Quiz.  Take the quiz and print the final page showing how you did.  4.  Now click on the Game Room and enter your first name again.  This time, click the Check's Professor Quiz.  Take the quiz and print the final page showing how you did. 5.  Write your full name on both sheets and follow steps 2. and 3. listed in the task section of the webquest. Home      Back     Next

20 15 10 Followed Directions Completed Assigned Tasks Evaluation/Grading 20 15 10 Followed Directions Followed the task and procedure sections of this webquest.   Did not follow the directions given in the task and procedure sections. Completed Assigned Tasks Went to website as directed and completed the 2 quizzes and paragraph. Did fully complete the quizzes but not the paragraph. Did not fully complete the quizzes or the paragraph. Did not do the quizzes or the paragraph. Individual Work Ethic Showed enthusiasm and individual involvement. Did not take part and showed little, if any interest. Pair Work Ethic Pair worked well together and worked to resolve any differences in a calm and friendly way. Pair consistently looked to teacher to resolve conflicts and did not work to resolve their own conflicts. Final Product Quiz results showed learning took place, paragraph was written clearly, with good form, showing attention to lesson and questions were answered similarly. Quiz results did not show learning took place.  Paragraph was not written clearly, was without good form, showed that little attention was given to the lesson and questions were answered similarly. Quiz results did not show learning took place.  Paragraph  was not written and questions were not answered. Quiz results, paragraph and questions were not completed.  The above rubric will be used to determine individual grades that have the ability to reach a maximum amount of 100 points awarded.           Home Back Next

Home Back Next Conclusion   Conclusion        Congratulations everyone! Now you all should have a better understanding of checks and checking accounts! We'll learn even more in class so that when you have checking accounts of your own, you'll know how to manage your money!         Home Back Next                            

                                                                                                                 Standards     PA State Standards 2.5.8.A Invent, Select, use and justify the appropriate methods, material and strategies to solve problems.  NCTM Number and Operations Standard for Grades 6–8 Understand meanings of operations and how they relate to one another • understand the meaning and effects of arithmetic operations with fractions, decimals, and integers; • use the associative and commutative properties of addition and multiplication and the distributive property of multiplication over addition to simplify computations with integers, fractions, and decimals; Communication Standard for Grades 6–8 Instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to communicate their mathematical thinking coherently and clearly to peers, teachers, and others.   Connections Standard for Grades 6–8 Instructional programs from prekindergarten through grade 12 should enable all students to recognize and use connections among mathematical ideas; recognize and apply mathematics in contexts outside of mathematics. NETS for students Technology Foundation Standards for Students 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. Social, ethical, and human issues 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. Technology productivity tools Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Technology communications tools Students use telecommunications to collaborate, publish, and interact with peers, experts, and other audiences. Technology research tools Students use technology tools to process data and report results. 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.  Home Back