CIC2601
PORTFOLIO
Assignment 5
DUE: 10 October 2025
, CIC2601 PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT 5: COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1: LESSON PLAN WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION [20
MARKS]
Subject: Grade 10 Mathematics - Quadratic Functions
Learning Objectives:
1. Students will analyze and graph quadratic functions using digital visualization
tools
2. Students will identify key features of parabolas (vertex, axis of symmetry,
intercepts)
3. Students will apply quadratic functions to solve real-world problems
collaboratively
4. Students will develop digital literacy skills through mathematical exploration
Duration: 90 minutes
Selection and Justification of Digital Tools
For this lesson, I have selected three complementary digital tools that strategically
support differentiated instruction and active learning:
1. Desmos Graphing Calculator (Primary Tool) Desmos is highly appropriate for
teaching quadratic functions because it provides immediate visual feedback, allowing
students to manipulate equations and observe real-time changes in graphs (Larkin &
Milford, 2018). This interactive visualization supports constructivist learning theory by
enabling students to construct their own understanding through exploration and pattern
recognition.
, 2. Padlet (Collaborative Platform) Padlet facilitates collaborative problem-solving and
peer learning by creating a digital space where students can share their discoveries,
post screenshots of their graphs, and comment on peers' work (Fuchs, 2014). This tool
addresses the social constructivist perspective that learning occurs through social
interaction and discourse.
3. Kahoot! (Assessment Tool) Kahoot! provides formative assessment through
gamified quizzes that increase motivation and engagement while providing immediate
feedback on student understanding (Wang & Tahir, 2020). This aligns with behaviorist
principles of reinforcement and allows me to adjust instruction based on real-time data.
Lesson Plan Structure
Phase 1: Introduction and Activation (15 minutes)
Students access a pre-designed Desmos activity where they explore the equation y =
ax² + bx + c by manipulating sliders for coefficients a, b, and c. This hands-on
exploration allows students to discover how each parameter affects the parabola's
shape, position, and orientation before formal instruction (Trocki, 2014). The digital tool
serves as a cognitive scaffold, making abstract mathematical concepts visible and
manipulable.
Pedagogical Integration: The use of Desmos here exemplifies the TPACK framework
(Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge), where technology, pedagogy, and
content knowledge intersect (Mishra & Koehler, 2006). Rather than using technology as
an add-on, the digital tool is essential to the pedagogical strategy of guided discovery
learning.
Phase 2: Direct Instruction with Digital Demonstration (20 minutes)
Using an interactive whiteboard connected to Desmos, I demonstrate key concepts
while students follow along on their devices. Students annotate digital screenshots
using built-in Desmos features to label vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts. This
PORTFOLIO
Assignment 5
DUE: 10 October 2025
, CIC2601 PORTFOLIO ASSIGNMENT 5: COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
QUESTION 1: LESSON PLAN WITH DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY INTEGRATION [20
MARKS]
Subject: Grade 10 Mathematics - Quadratic Functions
Learning Objectives:
1. Students will analyze and graph quadratic functions using digital visualization
tools
2. Students will identify key features of parabolas (vertex, axis of symmetry,
intercepts)
3. Students will apply quadratic functions to solve real-world problems
collaboratively
4. Students will develop digital literacy skills through mathematical exploration
Duration: 90 minutes
Selection and Justification of Digital Tools
For this lesson, I have selected three complementary digital tools that strategically
support differentiated instruction and active learning:
1. Desmos Graphing Calculator (Primary Tool) Desmos is highly appropriate for
teaching quadratic functions because it provides immediate visual feedback, allowing
students to manipulate equations and observe real-time changes in graphs (Larkin &
Milford, 2018). This interactive visualization supports constructivist learning theory by
enabling students to construct their own understanding through exploration and pattern
recognition.
, 2. Padlet (Collaborative Platform) Padlet facilitates collaborative problem-solving and
peer learning by creating a digital space where students can share their discoveries,
post screenshots of their graphs, and comment on peers' work (Fuchs, 2014). This tool
addresses the social constructivist perspective that learning occurs through social
interaction and discourse.
3. Kahoot! (Assessment Tool) Kahoot! provides formative assessment through
gamified quizzes that increase motivation and engagement while providing immediate
feedback on student understanding (Wang & Tahir, 2020). This aligns with behaviorist
principles of reinforcement and allows me to adjust instruction based on real-time data.
Lesson Plan Structure
Phase 1: Introduction and Activation (15 minutes)
Students access a pre-designed Desmos activity where they explore the equation y =
ax² + bx + c by manipulating sliders for coefficients a, b, and c. This hands-on
exploration allows students to discover how each parameter affects the parabola's
shape, position, and orientation before formal instruction (Trocki, 2014). The digital tool
serves as a cognitive scaffold, making abstract mathematical concepts visible and
manipulable.
Pedagogical Integration: The use of Desmos here exemplifies the TPACK framework
(Technological Pedagogical Content Knowledge), where technology, pedagogy, and
content knowledge intersect (Mishra & Koehler, 2006). Rather than using technology as
an add-on, the digital tool is essential to the pedagogical strategy of guided discovery
learning.
Phase 2: Direct Instruction with Digital Demonstration (20 minutes)
Using an interactive whiteboard connected to Desmos, I demonstrate key concepts
while students follow along on their devices. Students annotate digital screenshots
using built-in Desmos features to label vertex, axis of symmetry, and intercepts. This
