Collaboration, Communication, Creativity and in mathematics Scott Heflin 8 th Grade Mathematics Mount Healthy Junior/Senior High School

Collaboration/ Cooperation Technology Project in 1 st semester was done in groups – Objective - Use symbolic algebra (equations and inequalities), graphs and tables to represent situations and solve problems Groups of 3 by ability (tests, grades,observations) ◦Each person had a role – leader, tech specialist, recorder ◦Group activities to teach collaborative skills were implemented before the start of the project – equations puzzles, group quiz I attempted differentiation to give the students choices both in content and final product

Project options 1. Compare plans from 2 different companies such as cell phone companies, car rental companies, health spas, etc. Research to find the information on different plans a.) Write an equation to represent the cost for each company. b.) Create a table show the cost for 12 values c.) Graph the values from the table on a coordinate plane with x and y-values d.) Explain which company’s plan is the best and tell what you based your decision on 2. Collect data on a topic involving 2 sets of data(see below) a.)You must have at least 12 items in the data set. b.)Organize your data in a table c.)Graph the data on a coordinate plane. d.)Write an equation from the table or the graph. e.)Describe what you fund out in your data. Describe any relationship in the two sets of data and how it may be used to make predictions. 3.Choose your favorite formula a.) If the formula contains more than two variables, change all the variables except 2 to constants. Write down which 2 variables are constant (i.e. in the formula v = lwh, you can allow the width and height to remain constant by using say, w = 5 and h = 9 and v and l will be the variables). b.) Create a table of 12 values. c.) Graph the values from the table on a coordinate plane with x and y- values. d.) Describe the graph. Is it linear or non-linear, describe the shape of the graph and how it can be used to make predictions. Car-rental problem Printing books Bike Weight and jump heights - Weights and drug doses - Places to go for Choice 2: General data collection sites - What Percentage of your Class is Right or Left Handed? Statistics sites Site for Formulas -

Choices on final product PowerPoint Presentations 1.Visually appealing 2.Pictures and words are coordinated- Labels/titles on graphs 3.Organization 4.Incorporates technological options 5.Technology works appropriately Brochure 1.Pictures relate plans 2.Attractive and neat layout - Labels/titles on graphs 3.Folded with graphs and equations on the panels 4.Clear writing highlighting important point 5.Correct spelling Create Webquest 1.Provides clear directions on information to be gathered 2.List 3 or more websites to find information 3.Details on desired final product revealed 4.Word document for directions 5.Involves graphs,tables and equations Digital Collage in Glogster 1.Frames in correct sequence 2.Tells findings in through pictures 3.Clear Writing with correct spelling- Labels/titles on graphs 4.Humor 5.Original and creative Office Documents 1.Typed report in Word with Graphs and Spreadsheet from Excel 2.Clear Writing with correct spelling 3.Organization 4.Labels/titles on graphs 5.Cite sources appropriately Video 1.Video is clear 2.Organized flow of events 3.Accurate timing 4.Voice, music, and/or sound effects are clear and understandable 5.Include graphs - Labels/titles on graphs

Communication Students are communicating through writing on a daily basis through the Collins Writing program – Entrance/Exit Activities Quia Website - allows students to access daily assignments from anywhere and complete activities, quizzes and surveys Portaportal website has helpful sites that the students can access anywhere as a guest

Creativity “Create-a-graph” was used to create pictures on the coordinate plane – students created the picture on paper and checked the ordered pairs by entering them in “create-a- graph” Many students used Glogster for the project and showcased their creativity in displaying their information