WGU C109 Elementary Math Methods Task 1|Passed on First
Attempt |Latest Update with Complete Solution
Part One: Tools
A. Use: Measuring cups can be used to teach students precise measurements when working with
volume.
Benefit: One benefit is measuring cups helps students understand the system of whole
numbers.
Challenge: Measuring cups can be difficult for students to understand the concepts of whole
numbers.
Use: M&Ms can be used to work through simple addition or subtraction
Benefit: One benefit is M&Ms provide the students visualization of whole numbers.
Challenge: M&Ms may be eaten by the students before the lesson is complete.
Use: Geoboards can be used to help students identify simple geometric shapes.
Benefit: One benefit is geoboards provides concrete exploration of geometric shapes.
Challenge: Geoboards can be difficult to use if students struggle with fine motor skills.
Use: Rulers can be used to provide a precise measurement when students learn perimeter.
Benefit: One benefit of a ruler is allowing the students to visualize the different types of units
of measurements.
Challenge: Rulers can be difficult to read, students may find it hard to distinguish the
difference between inches or centimeters.
B. Use: Virtual geoboards can be used teach concepts of area and perimeter.
Benefit: One benefit of virtual geoboard is not having rubber bands being a distraction in the
classroom.
Challenge: Virtual geoboard may not be expandable to larger shapes.
Weblink: https://apps.mathlearningcenter.org/geoboard/
Use: Virtual money can be used to teach students the concept of decimals.
Benefit: One benefit of virtual money is teaching students how to count money.
Challenge: Virtual money takes away from the real world feel of money.
Weblink: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps/money-pieces/
Use: Virtual fraction circles can be used to teach students to compare fractions.
Benefit: One benefit of virtual fraction circles is providing students with the visual
representation of parts to whole.
Challenge: Virtual fraction circles are limited to certain sizes, and if the fraction size is not
available, then it will not be usable for the lesson.
Weblink: https://toytheater.com/fraction-circles/
Use: Virtual base ten blocks can be used to represent multi-digit numbers.
Benefits: One benefit of virtual base ten blocks is helping students to develop their addition
and subtraction skills.
Challenge: Virtual base ten blocks can take away from the students making physical
connection from the manipulative.
Weblink: https://oryxlearning.com/manipulatives/base-ten-blocks/
, Part Two: Lesson Plan
General Information
Lesson Title: Understanding place value with money coins
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade/Level/SeṄng: 5th grade classroom with 15 students, including two EL students, one student
with ADHD, and three GT students. Instruction will include whole group and small group.
Prerequisite Skills/Prior Knowledge:
Students should have an understanding of place value, tenths, and hundredths. Students should
also know the concept of parts to a whole.
Standards and Objectives
TX §111.7 Mathematics
b.2.A represent the value of the digit in decimals through the thousandths using expanded notation
and numerals (Texas Education Agency 2022).
Learning Objective(s):
Provided with money coins, students will complete a place value worksheet with at least 70%
accuracy on a teacher answer sheet.
Materials Technology
Teacher Materials: -SMART board will be used to demonstrate
-White board/markers whole group visualization place value
-A copy of place value worksheet -The teacher will provide a website for virtual
-Virtual money tool money.
at
:https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps/mon
ey-pieces/
Students Materials:
-A copy of place value worksheet
-Writing material
-Computers to access virtual money
-Plastic money coins
Materials for accommodation:
-Word wall for ELs
-Advanced worksheets for GT
-Computer access for virtual money
Language Demands
Language Function(s):
Students will record place value of money coin value, and money coins to whole numbers. Students
will explain how money coins connect to the concept of decimals.
Vocabulary:
Place value, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, decimals, parts to whole
Discourse and/or Syntax:
Attempt |Latest Update with Complete Solution
Part One: Tools
A. Use: Measuring cups can be used to teach students precise measurements when working with
volume.
Benefit: One benefit is measuring cups helps students understand the system of whole
numbers.
Challenge: Measuring cups can be difficult for students to understand the concepts of whole
numbers.
Use: M&Ms can be used to work through simple addition or subtraction
Benefit: One benefit is M&Ms provide the students visualization of whole numbers.
Challenge: M&Ms may be eaten by the students before the lesson is complete.
Use: Geoboards can be used to help students identify simple geometric shapes.
Benefit: One benefit is geoboards provides concrete exploration of geometric shapes.
Challenge: Geoboards can be difficult to use if students struggle with fine motor skills.
Use: Rulers can be used to provide a precise measurement when students learn perimeter.
Benefit: One benefit of a ruler is allowing the students to visualize the different types of units
of measurements.
Challenge: Rulers can be difficult to read, students may find it hard to distinguish the
difference between inches or centimeters.
B. Use: Virtual geoboards can be used teach concepts of area and perimeter.
Benefit: One benefit of virtual geoboard is not having rubber bands being a distraction in the
classroom.
Challenge: Virtual geoboard may not be expandable to larger shapes.
Weblink: https://apps.mathlearningcenter.org/geoboard/
Use: Virtual money can be used to teach students the concept of decimals.
Benefit: One benefit of virtual money is teaching students how to count money.
Challenge: Virtual money takes away from the real world feel of money.
Weblink: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps/money-pieces/
Use: Virtual fraction circles can be used to teach students to compare fractions.
Benefit: One benefit of virtual fraction circles is providing students with the visual
representation of parts to whole.
Challenge: Virtual fraction circles are limited to certain sizes, and if the fraction size is not
available, then it will not be usable for the lesson.
Weblink: https://toytheater.com/fraction-circles/
Use: Virtual base ten blocks can be used to represent multi-digit numbers.
Benefits: One benefit of virtual base ten blocks is helping students to develop their addition
and subtraction skills.
Challenge: Virtual base ten blocks can take away from the students making physical
connection from the manipulative.
Weblink: https://oryxlearning.com/manipulatives/base-ten-blocks/
, Part Two: Lesson Plan
General Information
Lesson Title: Understanding place value with money coins
Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade/Level/SeṄng: 5th grade classroom with 15 students, including two EL students, one student
with ADHD, and three GT students. Instruction will include whole group and small group.
Prerequisite Skills/Prior Knowledge:
Students should have an understanding of place value, tenths, and hundredths. Students should
also know the concept of parts to a whole.
Standards and Objectives
TX §111.7 Mathematics
b.2.A represent the value of the digit in decimals through the thousandths using expanded notation
and numerals (Texas Education Agency 2022).
Learning Objective(s):
Provided with money coins, students will complete a place value worksheet with at least 70%
accuracy on a teacher answer sheet.
Materials Technology
Teacher Materials: -SMART board will be used to demonstrate
-White board/markers whole group visualization place value
-A copy of place value worksheet -The teacher will provide a website for virtual
-Virtual money tool money.
at
:https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/apps/mon
ey-pieces/
Students Materials:
-A copy of place value worksheet
-Writing material
-Computers to access virtual money
-Plastic money coins
Materials for accommodation:
-Word wall for ELs
-Advanced worksheets for GT
-Computer access for virtual money
Language Demands
Language Function(s):
Students will record place value of money coin value, and money coins to whole numbers. Students
will explain how money coins connect to the concept of decimals.
Vocabulary:
Place value, tenths, hundredths, thousandths, decimals, parts to whole
Discourse and/or Syntax:
