This lesson was co-designed by Troy Koosmann and Nikki Lineham in a Grade 6 class at Colquitz Middle School. Please see the resources and videos below for your use.
Student Task
Students explore and justify discounted costs and savings using percents of real world items.
Lesson Intentions:
- I can explore whole number percents to estimate costs and discounts.
- I can explain and justify math solutions by using math language and vocabulary in math conversations.
- I can explore various ways to solve a math problem and reflect on my learning.
Resources
- Click here for the Numeracy Lesson Planning Guide
- https://gfletchy.com/3-act-lessons/
- http://threeacts.mrmeyer.com/duelingdiscounts/
Related Books and Sites
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- Making Number Talks Matter: Developing Mathematical Practices and Deepening Understanding by Cathy Humphreys and Ruth Parker
- Open Middle Math: Problems That Unlock Student Thinking, Grades 6-12 by Robert Kaplinsky
- Good Questions: Great Ways to Differentiate Mathematics Instruction in the Standards-Based Classroom by Marian Small
Three lists of math websites that were requested from Nikki Lineham (all with pros and cons)
Classroom Lesson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6zAjQ_vZH4
Debrief (Audio Only)
Click Here
