Connecting the Dots Counting 21 to 40
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Author:
Cristin Dillard
System: Enterprise City School: Enterprise City Board Of Education
General Activity Information
Activity ID:
1569
Title: Connecting the Dots Counting 21 to 40
Digital Tool/Resource: ABCya Connect the Dots 21-40
Web Address – URL:
Overview: ABCya provides a fun and educational interactive game that teaches students to count by ones from another number other than 1. In this particular connect the dots, students are counting by ones from the number 21 to 40. The game provides scaffolding after wrong attempts and gives accuracy in a percentage when the dots have been connected.
Associated Standards and Objectives
Content Standard(s):
Digital Literacy and Computer Science 2) Demonstrate use of input devices.
Examples: Mouse, touch screen, keyboard.
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Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
will use a mouse and keyboard to enter information. Teacher Vocabulary:
Knowledge:
Students know:
input devices are used to manipulate computing
devices or enter information. Skills:
Students are able to:
use a mouse, keyboard, or other input device to navigate on computing devices and enter information. Understanding:
Students understand that:
they may need to use other pieces of equipment to navigate, select programs, or enter information into a computing device.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science 12) Use a variety of digital devices, in both independent and collaborative settings.
Examples: Interactive boards, tablets, laptops, other handheld devices.
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Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
will use basic features of various types of devices both independently and collaboratively. Knowledge:
Students know:
basic features of various digital devices. Skills:
Students are able to:
use basic features of handheld/mobile devices collaboratively.
use basic features of handheld/mobile devices independently.
use basic features of desktops and laptops collaboratively.
use basic features of desktops and laptops independently. Understanding:
Students understand that:
they can interact with apps on handheld devices via touch.
they can access programs and software on computing devices.
they can enter information in various ways.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science 1) Classify and sort information into logical order with and without a computer.
Examples: Sort by shape, color, or other attribute; sort A-Z.
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Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
will identify various attributes/characteristics of items.
will sort items based on an identified attribute/ characteristic. Teacher Vocabulary:
Knowledge:
Students know:
how to identify attributes of items.
that attributes are used for sorting. Skills:
Students are able to:
identify various attributes of items.
sort items based on an identified attribute. Understanding:
Students understand that:
items can have attributes of varying types.
attributes can be used to group items.
attributes can be used to sort items and put into a specific order.
Mathematics 2. Count to 100 by ones beginning with any given number between 0 and 99.
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Evidence Of Student Attainment:
Students:
Count correctly to 100 by ones starting with any given number other than 0 without skipping numbers, repeating numbers, or hesitating. Teacher Vocabulary:
Knowledge:
Students know:
how to rote count from 0 to 100 starting with any given number. Skills:
Understanding:
Students understand that:
Counting from 0 to 100 is a sequence and you can begin with any number. Diverse Learning Needs:
Essential Skills:
Learning Objectives: M.K.2.1: Count forward to 100 from a number over 50.
M.K.2.2: Count forward to 100 from a number between 2 and 50.
M.K.2.3: Count forward to 50 from a given number.
M.K.2.4: Count to 100 by ones.
M.K.2.5: Mimic counting to 100 by ones.
M.K.2.6: Count to 50 by ones.
M.K.2.7: Mimic counting to 50 by ones.
Prior Knowledge Skills:
Count to 20 and above.
Mimic counting by ones.
Recognize numbers from one to ten.
Become interested in how many objects she/he has.
Continue to have an interest in counting.
Understand the concept of size and amount.
Pair the number of objects counted with "how many."
Understand that the last number name tells the number of objects counted.
Pair a group of objects with a number representing the total number of objects in the group (up to ten objects).
Count objects one-by-one using only one number per object (up to ten objects).
Recognize that numbers and numerals have meaning.
Recognize numerals 0 (zero) through 10.
Rote count to ten.
Communicate some number words.
Recognize after.
Recognize before.
Enjoy playing with all kinds of objects.
Point to matching or similar objects.
Alabama Alternate Achievement Standards
AAS Standard:
Learning Objectives: Students will be able to count from 21 to 40.
Students will be able to identify the next number in the counting sequence.
Strategies, Preparations and Variations
Phase: During/Explore/Explain, After/Explain/Elaborate
Activity:
As a whole group, small group, or individually, students will access the ABCya interactive "Connecting the Dots 21 to 40".
Students will count from the given number of 21 to 40 by ones.
Students will have to click on the number that correctly completes the sequence.
Once all numbers have been placed correctly in sequence, the object they have "drawn" by connecting the dots will appear.
Assessment Strategies: After the dots 21 to 40 have been connected, the percentage of the student's accuracy is displayed in the top right hand corner of the interactive. The percentage can be used as an assessment for student's understanding of counting by ones starting from a number other than 1.
Advanced Preparation: Teacher Preparation
Access to internet
Access to ABCya "Connecting the Dots 21 to 40" interactive game (all necessary updates and plug-ins installed)
Student Preparation
Students can count to 40 by ones.
Students can use a mouse to point and click objects on the screen.
Variation Tips (optional):
Notes or Recommendations (optional):
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