Double+Bar+Graph+Real+World+Activity

by Kimberlee Smith Grade: 4th Subjects: Math/Language Arts

Grade Level Expectations:
Use mathematical ideas and processes in different settings to formulate patterns, analyze graphs, set up and solve problems and interpret solutions. Collect, record, arrange, and interpret data using tables and various representations.

Demonstrate knowledge of standard English usage, mechanics, and spelling. Demonstrate knowledge of standard English sentence structure. Continue to develop oral language skills necessary for communication. Continue to develop listening skills necessary for communication. Write for a variety of purposes and to a variety of audiences. Conduct research to access and present information. Present research results in a written report. Collect, organize, and determine the reliability of researched information. Use logic to make inferences and draw conclusions in a variety of oral and written contexts. Recognize the different text features of informational texts. Recognize that media can be a source of information and entertainment. Use media to publish and present information.

Materials:
Directions and rubric website for create-a-graph

The teacher will:
have previously taught Standard 5 - Data, Probability and Statistics (the CU's and SPI's for graphs) have modeled how to create a graph on create-a-graph previously. give each student the directions and rubric for the activity. discuss directions and rubric with students to ensure understanding while modeling thought processes. act as a facilitator as students complete projects.

The student will:
listen and ask questions as necessary as the teacher discusses the directions and rubric and models thinking process. follow the directions to complete activity referring to rubric. use the following link to create double bar graph. [|Create-a-graph] follow the directions on the website to complete the bar graph. analyze data to determine which 2 video games to purchase. begin writing their persuasive argument to present to partners.