Blog Post 10: EDBE 8P29 (18 November, 2016)

Good Day Bloggers!

Objective: 

For this week, it is my objective for this blog post to present my responses to questions, ideas and information presented this week in the course EDBE 8P29 at Brock University! To begin this class, we began with the resource share probability games using the wheel of fortune! Next, three students presented their probability presentations, and lastly, we did a lesson plan share.


Welcome to the Games!

žThis week, we began with our resource share: Probability Games online. The Wheel of Fortune is used to discuss games that students may see at a fair or carnival. The students see that there is chances to win, but (for example: if they win 10 cents they really have lost 10 cents since it cost 20 cents to play). Students then create their own probability spinner game that most likely makes a profit for the students.

Examples of Collection of Data Tools

Data Management and Probability: 

In our class, we also viewed three student-made presentations about the strand of Data Management and Probability. The three sections we analyzed were Collecting Data, Data Relationships, and Probability. Surveys and questionnaires are quite common in the collection of data, especially in the older grades. We analyzed the Curriculum Breakdown for probability as well as the expectations between the grades of 3-8, and then we continued to review our lesson plans; implementing ideas that our instructor gave to us in this instructional period. For our lesson plan share, we shared our lesson plans with the other groups, giving each other feedback. 

Reflection: 

In the study of Data Management at the grade 1-8 levels, teachers can ensure student understanding by developing a conceptual understanding of data management and probability. Educators require a sound understanding of the key mathematical concepts for their students’ grade level, while simultaneously connecting students prior and future experiences in learning this topic. It is essential for us as educators to know how to best teach the concepts to students through individual knowledge of each student. Through this knowledge, effective learning can take place because we as educators look for methods based on individual need to allow for differentiated instruction.



Thats all for now Fellow Bloggers! Until next week :)