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SECONDARY MODULE #2

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ESTIMATED TIME TO COMPLETE: One 90 minute class period

MODULE OBJECTIVES:

Students will select and construct the most appropriate display of data.
They will be able to correctly evaluate their work.

CONCEPT(S) LEARNED IN THIS MODULE:

Distinguishing among appropriate displays for data.

STANDARD(S) ADDRESSED IN THIS MODULE (K-12):

MSPAP Grade 8: collect, organize and display data

TECHNOLOGY-ENHANCED INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES UTILIZED IN THIS MODULE:

None necessary …. Technology uses are addressed in the next module.

Module Overview

Components Brief Description of
Module Activities Student
Grouping Materials / Technology

Engagement Students will brainstorm a list of known ways to display data . They will reach consensus on what they, as a small group, feel is the most appropriate display. Small group

Exploration They will take their data from previous day and construct what they feel is the most appropriate display. Small group Paper/pencil

Explanation Share with whole class their displays Whole class

Extension Develop checklist to rate display Small group Paper/pencil

Evaluation Use of checklist Individual

EXPECTED MODULE OUTCOMES:

An appropriate, correct display of collected data and a student developed checklist for evaluation.

PERFORMANCE-BASED ASSESSMENT OF MODULE OUTCOMES:

Completed display and students' self evaluation of their work.

TEACHER NOTES:

If the teacher is comfortable with students' pencil/paper constructions of displays, then the Exploration and Explanation Steps above may be omitted. The checklist may be used in Module 3 with technology created displays.

Components	Brief Description of Module Activities	Student Grouping	Materials / Technology
Engagement	Students will brainstorm a list of known ways to display data . They will reach consensus on what they, as a small group, feel is the most appropriate display.	Small group
Exploration	They will take their data from previous day and construct what they feel is the most appropriate display.	Small group	Paper/pencil
Explanation	Share with whole class their displays	Whole class
Extension	Develop checklist to rate display	Small group	Paper/pencil
Evaluation	Use of checklist	Individual

SECONDARY MODULE #2

LOOK AT WHAT WE FOUND!

Module Overview

Unit Flow Chart Unit Description Pre-Service Modules: 1 2 3 Secondary Modules: 1 2 3

Unit Flow Chart
Unit Description
Pre-Service Modules: 1 2 3
Secondary Modules: 1 2 3