Migrant Education

Welcome to Unit 6.2 Picture This!

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 This unit focuses on the CAHSEE problem:

The actual width (w) of a rectangle is 18 centimeters (cm). Use the scale drawing of the rectangle to find the actual length (l).

• A. 6 cm
• B. 24 cm
• C. 36 cm
• D. 54 cm

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The major California Mathematics Content standards addressed in this question include:

Number Sense (6^th) 1.0 Students solve problems involving fractions, ratios, proportions, and percentages.

Successful completion of Unit 6.1 Making Sense Out of Symbols is a prerequisite to this unit.

In Unit 6.2 Picture This, you will

• Deepen your understanding of mathematical concepts in Algebra, including:
• Using proportional reasoning;
• Creating and reading scale models; and
• Determining the scale of an object
• Develop skills in new instructional strategies, including
• Using digital camera activities to increase student comprehension of mathematical concepts and problem formulation;
• Using student-created multimedia presentations to increase student communication and collaboration in mathematics; and
• Using other classroom technologies to improve teaching and learning of mathematics.
• Apply your new knowledge and skills in the Lesson Plan Project.

What you will see:

• This unit is organized around a highly-missed question from the California High School Exit Examination. The unit presents a lesson taught by a sixth grade teacher. The teacher designed the lesson with input from Drs. Harris Shultz and Marty Bonsangue.
• You will work through two separate strands on math content and instructional strategies.

What you will do:

• As you move through the unit, you will read text, view videoclips of classroom teaching, and respond to reflection and assessment questions.
• You will submit your responses to the assessment questions as you move through the unit.
  • Once you submit a response, comments from Drs. Shultz and Costa will "pop-up" for your viewing.
  • In addition, your Online Facilitator will be checking your responses for accuracy and completion.
• At the end of each strand, you will be asked to post your reflection on the Discussion Board. You will also respond to a colleague's posting.
  • At the end of the unit, you will also be asked to reflect on the entire learning experience.
  • You also apply what you've learned to a lesson plan project.

Unit 6.2 Picture This! should take approximately 10-15 hours, depending on your technology skills and knowledge of instructional strategies. You may complete this unit on your own time, but each strand is expected to be completed by a specific deadline. This will allow your Online Facilitator to provide collective support and will facilitate your collaboration with your colleagues. It will also insure that you complete the unit by the course endpoint.