ANNOTATED RESOURCE PAGE
ALGEBRA
Indicator 1: Use procedures to transform algebraic expressions.
Lakota Legends by Dave Martin—These are Lakota style
legends used to illustrated key mathematical concepts. They can be used to
introduce or reinforce ideas.
Contact information: Dave Martin, math teacher
Cheyenne-Eagle Butte HS
Indicator 2: Use a variety of algebraic concepts and methods to solve equations and inequalities.
Too numerous to mention.
See
www.sdedweb.com &
www.phschool.com
Indicator 3: Interpret and develop mathematical models.
Indicator 4: Describe and use properties and behaviors of relations, functions, and inverses.
Floor model of a line—see directions on our web page.
www.deubrook.com/gomerj
or
www.deubrook.com/marytree
GEOMETRY
Indicator 1: Use deductive and inductive reasoning to recognize and apply properties of geometric figures.
Elephant puzzle—requires the use of spatial perception and problem solving skills. This puzzle can be found under a geometry search at www.sdedweb.com
Indicator 2: Use properties of geometric figures to solve problems from a variety of perspectives.
Use miras to study reflection and symmetry. Miras can be ordered from most math supply catalogs for about $5 each.
MEASUREMENT
Indicator 1: Apply measurement concepts in practical applications.
Frog activity—Mary’s one liners can be found on our web
pages.
www.deubrook.com/gomerj
or
www.deubrook.com/marytree
NUMBER SENSE
Indicator 1: Use structural characteristics of the set of real numbers and its subsets.
Indicator 2: Apply operations within the set of real numbers.
“Go Number”—a “Go Fish” type card game with a set being four different representations of the same number. This can be varied to meet the level of your students.
Master copy is available at our websites:
Indicator 3: make conjectures, predictions, or estimations in the process of problem solving, and verify or justify the results.
See M & M activity under Statistics and Probability.
STATISTICS & PROBABILITY
Indicator 1: Use statistical models to gather, analyze, and display data to draw conclusions.
Indicator 2: apply the concepts of probability to predict outcomes and solve problems.
M & M Activity: See directions on the web.
www.deubrook.com/gomerj
or
www.deubrook.com/marytree