WGU C109 TASK 1 | MATH LESSON PLAN |
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTION
C109 Task 1
Elementary Math Methods
Part One – Tools
Physical Manipulatives
Gummi Bear Counters
Use: Allows students to explore relationships between whole numbers and the impact of math
functions.
Benefits: Bears are tactile and appealing to children encouraging them to explore with them.
Downfalls: Numbers of available bears may not always be constant due to children being unable to
resist consuming bear counters. Children with allergies may come to harm with use of these
manipulatives.
Fraction Circle
Use: Allows students to explore relationships between fractions and the whole.
Benefits: Students can discover unique and new ways to combine fractions to reach different totals
with different size wedges.
Downfalls: Limit to how granular or grand a fraction can be due to the physical size of the wedges.
Play Money
Use: Allows students the ability to explore fractions, decimals, counting and places.
Benefits: Students can associate math disciplines with real world situations.
Downfalls: Denominations are limited, so types of math problems and concepts and are limited.
Base 10 Blocks
Use: Will allow students to visualize many math concepts and the progression of those concepts
throughout time. can explore the relationship between single numbers and other places
, Benefits: Students can break down numbers or build them based on need. can explore multiple
concepts including area, counting, fractions and more.
Downfalls: Students are limited in how large numbers can be based on physical availability and
workspace.
WITH VERIFIED SOLUTION
C109 Task 1
Elementary Math Methods
Part One – Tools
Physical Manipulatives
Gummi Bear Counters
Use: Allows students to explore relationships between whole numbers and the impact of math
functions.
Benefits: Bears are tactile and appealing to children encouraging them to explore with them.
Downfalls: Numbers of available bears may not always be constant due to children being unable to
resist consuming bear counters. Children with allergies may come to harm with use of these
manipulatives.
Fraction Circle
Use: Allows students to explore relationships between fractions and the whole.
Benefits: Students can discover unique and new ways to combine fractions to reach different totals
with different size wedges.
Downfalls: Limit to how granular or grand a fraction can be due to the physical size of the wedges.
Play Money
Use: Allows students the ability to explore fractions, decimals, counting and places.
Benefits: Students can associate math disciplines with real world situations.
Downfalls: Denominations are limited, so types of math problems and concepts and are limited.
Base 10 Blocks
Use: Will allow students to visualize many math concepts and the progression of those concepts
throughout time. can explore the relationship between single numbers and other places
, Benefits: Students can break down numbers or build them based on need. can explore multiple
concepts including area, counting, fractions and more.
Downfalls: Students are limited in how large numbers can be based on physical availability and
workspace.
