Kim+Ansley's+Project

=Kim Ansley's Project Idea - Progress and Information= List your ideas here. Then as you narrow down your final idea(s) you will begin filling out the form below the comment section.


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 * 1 || I am planning on attempting the Barbie Doll Bungee Jump. Once the data is collected, we will use technology to display all groups' data and view the scatter plot, with the computer calculating the line of best fit. There is a program on the illuminations website I plan on utilizing. ||
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Place your name next to your comment here || **Comments ** ||
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 * Sue Becker || This is a great project. I am excited that you are doing this.... I love the fact that you are using the iPads and graphing calculators for this...Go Girl!!! Could you start filling in the information below. It would be very helpful to the grant team to see what exactly you are doing. I think this will be a fun project to do. Thanks. ||
 * Mitch Monfort || Can you let me know when you are doing this. I would like to watch if possible. ||
 * Karen Young || it would be great to make videos of your "jumps". ||
 * Kim Ansley || Mitch, I'll let you know so you can watch, but won't promise anything... LOL. Karen, that's a great idea. I'll use my iPad, but might borrow some flip cameras for different views. :) ||
 * Kim Ansley || I am also going to use graphing calculators to find the regression equation. We have some TI-80s available, which will work to create a list and find the equation. ||
 * Kim Ansley || Mitch, it's looking like Tuesday will be jump day. :). When is your planning? Or, were you planning on bringing your class down? ||
 * Sue Becker || Hi Kim... Could you visit your page again and post a little more information in the following areas. You have a nice project I just would like a little more information in a few of the areas below.I see you have the project goals and the content objectives. Now I need information on how this is going to work. Can you fill out the information on this page from Description of the project ....down the page please. If you have any questions feel free to email or call me. We are hoping that everyone has this done by June 8th. I will watch your responses here and if you need more information... I will let you know later next week. Thanks again... Suebe ||

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 * Name: Kim Ansley **


 * School: Lima West **


 * Grade Level and Class: 8th Grade Algebra & Pre-Algebra **


 * Estimated time for development and implementation (if possible): 5 days **


 * Project Goal(s) and Objectives: Use collaborative groups to collect and analyze data; use a computer program to enter data and create the line of best fit; use graphing calculators to find the regression line. **


 * Content Objectives: **
 * 8-M-3: Use appropriate levels of precision when calculating with measurements. **
 * 8-PFA-1: Relate the various representations of a relationship (table to graph). **
 * 8-PFA-2: Generalize patterns and sequences by describing how to find the nth term. **
 * 8-PFA-6: Describe the relationship between the graphoff a line and it's equation,including being able to explain the meaning of slope as a constant rate of change and y-intercept in real-world problems. **
 * 8-PFA-7: Use symbolic algebra, graphs, and tables to represent situations and solve problems. **
 * 8-PFA-16: Use graphing calculators or computers to analyze change. **
 * 8-DAP-1: Use, create, and interpret scatter plots and other types of graphs as appropriate. **
 * 8-DAP-6: Make conjectures about possible relationships in a scatter plot and approximate line of best fit. **

http://illuminations.nctm.org/LessonDetail.aspx?id=L646
 * Description of the Project: **

The Barbie Bungee lesson I used to integrate technology came from the illuminations website. each group of student had to predict how long their bungee cords needed to be measured in rubber bands. They then tested different amounts of rubber bands and measured the drop distances. Using this data, we plugged our table into the spreadsheet on illuminations website and viewed the scatter plot and line of best fit. We also used graphing calculators to find the linear regression equation. Using the scatter plot and equation, groups determined how many rubber bands they would need to drop Barbie from 400 centimeters (we used a stairwell). Lastly, we tested our predictions to see how thrilling Barbie's jump would be, as well as if she'd survive it.


 * Considerations **
 * Student Learning Outcomes: Students will work cooperatively in groups to determine the number of rubber bands needed for Barbie to successfully jump from 400 centimeters.


 * Mathematical Content: Table/graph/equation connection; scatter plot; graphing calculator knowledge tofriend regression equation


 * Pedagogical Considerations: Scafolding; discussion of constants and variables In experiment; "how-to" of graphing calculator


 * Technology Chosen and Why: ** I chose to use the computer program from illuminations for the scatter plot because it was readily available and something they could compare their scatter plots with as a check. The graphing calculators were a bit harder to come by, but was a great introduction to graphing calculators so all stuents will have at least some experience with them before high school.


 * Instructional and/or Technical Support You will Request from District Staff: ** graphing calculators


 * Implementation Timeline (if appropriate): **


 * Project Submission Information should be updated as needed. **

Please answer all of the questions in red below.

// How does TPACK play a role in your project or activity? // TPACK plays a role in my project with integration of all components. The Barbie Bungee was a fun way to involve all students at a level they were ready for. Ssince we also incorporated technology, all parts of TPACK were met. // What do you need to learn? Or need to know to help to complete the project? // Students working cooperatively together towards a common goal, even if they don't necessarily "like" each other. // Do you feel you have addressed these topics? // By grouping students, I feel like it addressed the abilities of all students so they could be successful as a group.. When it came to the electronics involved, we worked through it together. // How does your project align with your Math objectives? // It aligns with the Math objectives of data collection, graphing scatter plots, and solving equations. // How can you demonstrate that your learning plan is working? If possible, include artifacts showing results of the project. It would be wonderful if you could take photos and/or video, possible links or other resources to share with other members of this eTech project. // I had all students do an evaluation of the project to get feedback. Overwhelmingly, students thought the project was fun, as well as acknowledged their new learning. // Why did you choose a particular technology tool? What worked and what did not work? // I chose technology that was relevant to my project as well as what was available. In the future, I would get the laptop cart so all students could input their data and view the scatter plot, rather that doing it as a whole class for each group. = =
 * TPACK consideration
 * 21st Century skill development
 * Differentiation, digital natives or other course concepts
 * Alignment with Math objectives
 * Transformative evidence of how this may or may not be working
 * Reasoning for your choice of technology