Bingo Reveiw
My math bingo game will consist of a chapter review for my math students. The objective is to get the class to have a little fun while learning and practicing for a test. In order to participate in the game, the students must first go through the lesson plans and homework assignments for each section of the chapter weeks before to grasp the concepts for the test. Depending on how long each chapter is and the content of the information, I may include two chapters for the bingo review. At the end of this week, I plan on e-mailing an old math teacher of mine to see if she can help me get some information about what a 10th grade, average level, math course teaches for the first three chapters (just to make sure I have enough information).
For my technology, I was thinking of e-mailing each student a different Bingo card and have them print them out at their home before class so they are familiar with how to open an attachment in an e-mail. Or, depending on time, I may show the students the way to create a Bingo card on Word or Excel and have them create their own card. If they happen to forget their card, I will be able to hand out extras. I will already have the questions and answers so I will give them each a list of x many answers and have them only pick y amount to create a card. The next part of technology is of course the power point for the game itself and the class using their calculators. When a student has “BINGO” then the student will go back to each problem and will have to come to the board and solve each problem to prove that they have bingo, or show me their work on a separate sheet of paper so that I know they did not just copy answers.
In order for me to know if they have learned the material well enough for the test, I will then have about 10 review problems that will consist of definition and showing all work that the kids will receive through e-mail and bring back into class.
I am not sure if I am supposed to write my post in bullet form like the rubric, or paragraph form like the rubric. Next week if you all would like, I can write it with subheadings and write a sentence or two for each one. It may be easier to read that way.
For my technology, I was thinking of e-mailing each student a different Bingo card and have them print them out at their home before class so they are familiar with how to open an attachment in an e-mail. Or, depending on time, I may show the students the way to create a Bingo card on Word or Excel and have them create their own card. If they happen to forget their card, I will be able to hand out extras. I will already have the questions and answers so I will give them each a list of x many answers and have them only pick y amount to create a card. The next part of technology is of course the power point for the game itself and the class using their calculators. When a student has “BINGO” then the student will go back to each problem and will have to come to the board and solve each problem to prove that they have bingo, or show me their work on a separate sheet of paper so that I know they did not just copy answers.
In order for me to know if they have learned the material well enough for the test, I will then have about 10 review problems that will consist of definition and showing all work that the kids will receive through e-mail and bring back into class.
I am not sure if I am supposed to write my post in bullet form like the rubric, or paragraph form like the rubric. Next week if you all would like, I can write it with subheadings and write a sentence or two for each one. It may be easier to read that way.
posted by Julie V at 2/28/2006 01:36:00 PM
3 Comments:
Julie:
Your activity has developed nicely, and I can tell that your heart is in this idea. You have provided a good description of your activity, and I especially like how the students will show their work before they can win BINGO. Have you thought about what exactly you will put in the PowerPoint to conduct the BINGO game? I’m guessing you’ll have something like: “B-1” “sample math problem.” I also like how you intend to have your students complete a review just in case some of them can’t win the BINGO and therefore will not have their work checked by the teacher. You might want to have all the students answer all the problems anyway and turn them in so that you can check everyone’s work. Here is some additional information on the math content of a 10th grade class: http://www.firn.edu/doe/menu/sss.htm This link takes you to the Sunshine State Standards for all main subject areas and grade levels. Of course, these standards are for the state of Florida and will differ across states. Good luck!
Catherine:
The website I could not get to work, but do not worry because I found what you were talking about. Thank you for the suggestion! I am also going to look up on-line and see if there are some good math websites that could be of any help. Yes, I have been thinking about how I should create my powerpoint. I was thinking of relating the column headings to the sections of math. Again, it depends on how many sections I decide to do as well. That is a good idea about having the class turn in their papers at the end so I can check and make sure they were all participating. Thanks for the ideas. I imagine it will be easier once I get the actual material I will be teaching.
Annalb:
Thank you for the suggestion of the objective! I see your point and understand! I am glad you enjoy my activity. I am excited about it. I really wish I had the book though in front of me to take problems, definitions, etc, from. Like I told Catherine, I think it will be easier, once I get that material. Next week I will write my revision in bullets or at least give subtitles of what everything is. I enjoy creative projects and like to be organized and I am really enjoying coming up with this activity. I cannot wait to start my career though and be able to create other activities. Thanks for all comments, I'll be thinking up more things over spring break! Enjoy your weekend!
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