Gr 7 - Identifying patterns and Using Code to create them

Gr 8 - Expressing & PRedicting probability

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Curriculum

Sample Lesson Content

Gr 7 Curriculum

Gr 8 Curriculum

1. Code.org - Express Course

You can watch an introduction to code.org in this webinar
Conditionals (lessons 11-15)
You can intersperse these self-directed lessons with the others listed below.

C3.1 solve problems and create computational representations of mathematical situations by writing and executing efficient code, including code that involves events influenced by a defined count and/or sub-program and other control structures

C3.2 read and alter existing code, including code that involves events influenced by a defined count and/or sub-program and other control structures, and describe how changes to the code affect the outcomes and the efficiency of the code

C3.1 solve problems and create computational representations of mathematical situations by writing and executing code, including code that involves the analysis of data in order to inform and communicate decisions

C3.2 read and alter existing code involving the analysis of data in order to inform and communicate decisions, and describe how changes to the code affect the outcomes and the efficiency of the code

2. Review of Prior Learning and Intro to Conditional Operators

Simple probabilities and notation: P(A) = ...
Venn diagrams
Tree diagrams
Conditional Operators Activity (Keynote File and Answer Key)

-activating and connecting prior learning

C3.1

C3.2

-activating and connecting prior learning

D2.1 solve various problems that involve probability, using appropriate tools and strategies, including Venn and tree diagrams

C3.1

C3.2

3. Probabilities and Events

Experimental vs theoretical probability
Independent & dependent events

D2.1 describe the difference between independent and dependent events, and explain how their probabilities differ, providing examples

D2.1

D2.2 determine and compare the theoretical and experimental probabilities of multiple independent events happening and of multiple dependent events happening

4. Conditionals with Cards

Unplugged coding lesson by code.org
Assignment: Conditional Probabilities with Cards (Keynote Assignment and Answer Key - open with iPad or Mac)

D2.1, D2.1, C3.1, C3.2

Knowledgehook's Math Background, Misconception Charts and Gap Closing Resources

These resources are available in your Knowledgehook account. They are also linked in this Google Doc. However, you must be logged into your browser or app with your DSB1 account to access this file.

Knowledgehook's math background charts explore the big ideas in detail and address best practices and tips for remediation. Their misconceptions charts include tips for understanding, preventing, and/or remediating common learning gaps, misconceptions, and errors for this topic. The Remediation questions can be assigned to students in order to assess individual students' specific remediation needs.

Topics for this unit:

Experimental and Theoretical Probability
Probability of Two Dependent Events

Grade 7 & 8 Knowledgehook Support Charts

Pedagogy

Unplugged Coding Lesson

Activity Introduction Video

ConditionalsHoC.pdf

Code.org Lesson Plan

Activity Support Video

Assignment - Conditional Probabilities with Cards.key

Assignment: Conditional Probabilities with Cards (Keynote file - open with iPad or Mac)

Answer Key - Assignment - Conditional Probabilities with Cards.key

Assignment Answer Key: Conditional Probabilities with Cards (Keynote file - open with iPad or Mac)

Assessment Ideas

See Probability Assignment: Conditionals with Cards (above)

Introductory Video

Knowledgehook

Knowledgehook is an Instructional Guidance System (IGS) that uses engaging assessments to unlock insights and expert guidance for math teachers.

Create assessments from question banks aligned with the new 2020 Ontario Mathematics Curriculum
Assign work as "Game Shows" (class-wide activity similar to Kahoot) or as self-paced "Missions"
Reports and built-in individualized gap closing materials activities support teachers in remediation efforts
Parental portal allows parents to view their child's progress and send encouraging messages
DSB1 premium upgrade (You must be logged into Google with your DSB1 account to see this document.)
Teacher Essentials support document

Use ongoing, progressive rubrics (provided below) to record student progress based on triangulated data, like observations and conversations.

sample template for Reasoning & Proving Rubric

Rubrics for each of the new overall expectations

Here's a great blog post by Damian Cooper called What is “Triangulation” in the Assessment Context? which will help support our understanding of how we can assess as we move towards giving students messier and more real problems where the process of problem-solving is valued in addition to "the right answer."

Documenting Conversations & Observations - Tracking Sheets.pdf

Use Showbie to create Problem-Solving Portfolios where students can work on problems with increasing complexity as they master the concepts and monitor their progress.