MATH=REAL LIFE
Mikkita Stevens-Alston
Leaders of Tomorrow
Problem:
Students do not understand the importance of mathematics and this is becoming a hindrance in their overall academic success.
Introduction:
“ When am I ever going to use this” -MOST MATH STUDENTS
Task:
will become THE Teacher!
*Choose one question and implement the importance of math and how it can affect your everyday life and why.
1. When buying breakfast from the store do you count to see if you received the right change? Or do walk out with your belongings trusting you were given the proper change. How many people you think actually count their change before leaving?
2. If someone buys breakfast every morning for a whole year and received the wrong change for at least 7 months, how much did he/she lose out on? Is it more or less than he/she has spent? Explain. Why or Why not.
Task for all:
1. Using surveys create data using Canva: Amazingly Simple Graphic Design Software and explain the final outcome.
2. Create a chart showing the money spent vs. the money lost for the entire year, highlighting the 7 months of receiving incorrect change.
Task 3: Now as the teacher YOU, create your very own scenario using everyday math! (ex: percentages, miles/hour, gallons)
Process/Resources:
Question 1: Give at least 10 different people this short survey to help identify the data of how many people may or may not count their change.
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/PSQQDRC
Question 2: Students will break into groups of 3 and use the following information to answer the questions asked.
-First 7 months he/she uses $20 to pay for his/her breakfast that cost $5.75. He/she received back $14.
How would you solve this problem? What is the necessary information that’s needed to solve this problem?
Steps of the PPA:
4. Evaluate an Existing Policy
6. Select the Best Solution (Feasibility vs. Effectiveness)
Evaluation:
Conclusion:
Many often say Mathematics isn’t important in our everyday lives. Based off of what you’ve learned in this lesson has your thoughts changed about the importance of mathematics? Or did it remain the same? Why or Why Not?
Standards:
-CCSS. Math. Content.6.NS.C.5
-CCSS. Math. Content.6.SPA.1
-CCSS. Math. Content.6.SP.B.5
-CCSS. Math. Content.6.SP.B.5.A
-CCSS. Math. Content.6.EE.A.1