1. Topic-
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2. Content-
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Spin for a Shape Game
Vocab:
1. Experimental probability
2. Theoretical probability
3. Fair game |
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3. Goals: Aims/Outcomes-
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1. Students will classify shapes based on size, shape and color.
2. Students will predict the fairness of a game based on rules and
the spinner.
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4. Objectives-
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1. Determine and compare experimental and theoretical probabilities
of each event.
2. Analyze whether a game is fair or not based on probability and
the concept of fairness.
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5. Materials and Aids-
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Transparent copies of "Attribute Shapes" for document camera
Student copies of "Attribute Shapes"
"Spin for a Shape" gameboards with spinners
Student Journals |
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6. Procedures/Methods-
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A. Introduction-
1. Add new vocab to student journals
2. Intro concept of "Attribute Shapes"
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B. Development-
1. Show 2 shapes and lead discussion on characteristics of shapes.
2. Using document camera, I will explain to students that we will
line up shapes in a row so that each shape is different by one attribute.
3. Demonstrate how the single line will look after five pieces have
been placed.
4. Continue in this fashion until all my shapes are used. |
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C. Practice-
1. Have students play the game in pairs, using their "Attribute
Shapes".
2. Students will take turns placing their shapes in a line.
3. Remind students that strategy is important since the goal is to
use up all shapes. |
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D. Independent Practice-
1. "Spin for a Shape" game.
2. Discuss rules with students.
3. By looking at the gameboard (or spinners) students predict the
game's fairness and log in their journals.
4. Students play game in pairs in 12 rounds, and discuss fairness
of game.
5. Students chart their game results in journals and calculate experimental
probability. |
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E. Accommodations (Differentiated Instruction)-
1. Review vocab, if needed.
2. Repeat teacher demonstration if necessary.
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F. Checking for understanding-
1. Student share their results with someone else in the room.
2. Students return to their seats for a class sharing.
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G. Closure-
1. Discuss fairness of this game.
2. Discuss experimental probability of this game. |
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