Curriculum Guides

GRADE LEVEL: 5th

CONTENT AREA: Operations and Computations

SKILLS: Solve one and two step word problems

PREREQUISITES: 5.0 grade level reading and math skills

INSTRUCTIONAL PRACTICES:

Calculations, reasoning, determinations and comparisons, relate to real world experiences

MATERIALS NEEDED: Attached worksheets - "Shutter Bug"

TECHNOLOGY:

IBM SOFTWARE:

Math Concepts

Math Practice Levels I, II, III, IV

Math Strategies

Mental Math

Counters and Equations

Examining Operations

Modeling Operations

MECC SOFTWARE:

Speedway Math

Conquering Whole Numbers (Addition, Subtraction)

Conquering Whole Numbers (Multiplication, Division)

Quotient Quest

Multiplication Puzzles

ACTIVITY:

The students will be asked to compute and compare prices of various cameras and camera equipment in order to find the "best deal". They will also be asked to factor in a 5% sales tax.

THEME IDEAS:

This concept can be adapted to any theme or unit of study. Students can work in cooperative groups in order to provide modifications for special students. Enrichment activities could involve students using local newspaper advertisements to find the "best deals".