A Learning Activity is a strategy a teacher chooses to actively
engage students in learning a concept or skill using a digital tool/resource.
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Phase:
After/Explain/Elaborate
Activity:
Whole Group Activity:
The teacher will model for the students how to play the ABCya "Molly's More or Less Quest" interactive game to review the concept of comparing groups of objects as "less than," "equal to," or "greater than."
Small Group Activity:
Once the teacher has modeled how to interact with the "Molly's More or Less Quest," students will be able to independently demonstrate their skills of comparing groups of objects as "less than," "equal to," or "greater than."
During this portion of the activity, the teacher will have students rotate in small groups to allow the teacher to assess students' skills comparing groups of objects using the academic vocabulary of "less than," "equal to," and "greater than."
The interactive game will read the word problem aloud and ask which group of objects is greater than, less than, or equal to.
Once questions are answered correctly, stars are earned.
Students will continue through the game until student understanding is measured.
In addition to assessing the math learning targets, the teacher will assess each student demonstrating his or her skills of demonstrating the use of input devices, locating letters and numbers on the keyboard, and using a variety of devices independently and/or collaboratively.
Assessment Strategies:
Oral answers from students will be evaluated for understanding the concept of greater than, less than, and equal to.
The teacher will be able to observe the students using input devices, locating letters and numbers on a keyboard, and using digital devices independently.
Advanced Preparation:
Teacher Preparation:
Internet is accessible.
Make sure the ABCya interactive game is loaded and working properly on the computer.
Student Preparation:
Students have been introduced to the concept of greater than, less than, or equal to.
Students can count to 10 by ones.
Students understand the concept of numbers represented by objects.
Students can use a computer mouse (if interactive game is accessed by the individual students).
Variation Tips (optional):
This activity could be completed in small groups, partner groups, or individually depending on the number of digital devices available in the classroom.