Calculating Rectangular Area
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- Subject:
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Institution Name:
- WNET
- Collection:
- Teachers' Domain
- Grade Level:
- Primary, Secondary
- Grade Sub-Level:
- Upper-Primary
- Grades:
- Grade 3
- Abstract:
In this video segment from Cyberchase, the CyberSquad measures Judge Trudy's land claim by using tarps, fence posts and a grid made with rope.
- Course Type:
- Learning Module
- Languages:
- English
- Material Type:
- Curriculum Standards, Video Lectures
- Media Format:
- Text/HTML, Video
- Conditions of Use:
- Custom Permissions
- Copyright Holder:
- Copyright 2001, 2002, Thirteen/WNET New York. All Rights Reserved.
Comments
Degree of Alignment to CC.3.MD.5: Superior (3)
Video introduces topic well, emphasizes area, square units, appropriate units in determining areas.
Opportunities for Deeper Learning: Superior (3)
This activity, if set up well by the teacher, will provide opportunity for students to collaborate, reason, justify, construct arguments.
Quality of Instructional and Practice Exercises: Limited (1)
This is intended to be a component of a lesson and is limited in scope.
Quality of Technological Interactivity: Limited (1)
Video itself is not interactive in nature but sets up the opportunity for students to explore with others to find a solution. Not all the "answers" or procedures are given, so there is a sufficient level of demand to keep students engaged.
Utility of Materials Designed to Support Teaching: Strong (2)
Good match to standards through targeted questions.
Quality of Explanation of the Subject Matter: Superior (3)
Video and guiding questions provide background for understanding but allow students to explore and determine a solution without being "told" how.