Introduction
In this lesson, you will have 30 minutes to practice problem-solving skills by learning how to use the commutative method to understand
one of the four number properties. You will learn to collaborate with group members and use critical thinking skills when putting together
your presentation using media technology from your choice of Photoshop.
At the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
- Recall and define what is commutative number property and the 'addition' names in a sentence.
- Demonstrate the use of technology in putting the commutative number property and the use of each part of the addends.
- Collaborate with other classmates to put the assignment's components together for a presentation.
Task
I have faith in you all to apply and obey the task assigned to you as you collaborate and present your final assignment. To teach this
property, you can make a photoshop of your choice. You must define the property and ensure that students understand the use of
methods and the parts of an addition sentence.
For this activity, we must figure out how to write an addition sentence and insert the values of how many jelly beans were counted using
the commutative number property method. This activity will be used to develop the first addend concept by counting what is in the first
three packs of jelly beans. The concept of the second addend will be the sum of what is in the fourth pack. The total bean objects will be
added to solve the sum of the addition. These steps will be recorded with a digital camera or mobile device of each team member
collecting and adding jellybeans to create the concept of addends solving to find the sum. Images will then be imported into a digital
painting or photoshop.
I'll assign specific roles to each child. I will assign roles in order to distribute responsibility and provide all students with a sense of involvement and purpose.
These roles are as follows:
1. Leader: responsible for overseeing everything, supporting the team, ensuring that everything runs smoothly, and photographing each team member's steps.
2. Checker: they will ensure that everything is calculated correctly and placed in the correct location.
3. Reporter: will record what the checker repeats after counting the variables.
4. Material Person: Will bring all necessary materials and equipment for the assignment.
Process
- The teacher will have prepared four packs of any of the following jelly beans, cheers, ping-pong or peanut gems, etc., for students to bring to class.
- The teacher will divide the students into five groups of four.
- The teacher will provide two trays for each group.
- Students will be asked to empty three packs in one tray and fourth packs in another.
- The first addend concept will be developed using what is thrown from the first three packs.
- The concept of the second addend will be the sum of what is in the fourth pack.
- The teacher will inform students that they will be grouping these items and using critical thinking to solve them, as well as writing the correct numeral addend in the appropriate place when creating the number property.
- Students from each group must be able to correctly write the commutative sentence.
Technology to be used:
Photoshop, Digital Camera
Teaching/Learning Resource- Instruction Medium
I'll show some YouTube videos to highlight the commutative number property method lesson, and help you understand the parts of the addition sentence.
Evaluation
During group assignments, I will take a step back and observe how the students communicate and work as a team.
Teamwork will lead them to the right questions, and experience will help them use critical thinking and solve problems diligently.
I will encourage students to collaborate and will pass around each group to see if my assistance is required.
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Conclusion
You investigated a mathematical property in this task. You've discovered how to reverse the property and get the same value, as well as
how to construct an addition sentence and understand the use of addends and sum or total.
The next step is to investigate other applications for these properties as well as other properties that may be beneficial.
Have fun, use your imagination, and be creative. Whatever you decide to make, make sure it demonstrates your complete understanding
of the number of properties.
Teacher Page
Targeted ISTE Student Standards and Performance Indicators:
Standard 6 – Creative Communicator
Students communicate clearly and express themselves creatively for a variety of purposes using the platforms, tools, styles, formats and
digital media appropriate to their goals.
Performance Indicator 5b:
Students create original works or responsibly repurpose or remix digital resources into new creations.