Lesson Plan | Teachy Methodology | Unequal Partition Problems

Objectives

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to prepare students to understand and apply the concept of unequal sharing in practical problems. This understanding is essential for them to carry out the activities proposed in class, which involve the concrete application of this concept in everyday school scenarios, such as dividing trading cards.

Main Objectives

1. Understand the logic of unequal sharing of a quantity.

2. Apply the concept to practical problems, such as dividing trading cards between two people so that one receives twice as much as the other.

Side Objectives

1. Develop logical and critical reasoning skills.
2. Encourage the ability to work in groups and solve problems collaboratively.

Introduction

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to prepare students to understand and apply the concept of unequal sharing in practical problems. This understanding is essential for them to carry out the activities proposed in class, which involve the concrete application of this concept in everyday school scenarios, such as dividing trading cards.

Warming Up

Start the class by briefly explaining that unequal sharing is a common situation in our daily lives, and that understanding how to solve these problems can help us in various areas of life. Then, ask the students to use their cell phones to find an interesting fact about unequal sharing in real life or historical contexts. They may look for examples like division of inheritances, distribution of land, or even the unequal sharing of natural resources.

Initial Reflections

1. What did you find about unequal sharing?

2. How do the examples you found relate to math?

3. Why is it important to understand how to solve unequal sharing problems?

4. Have you ever been in situations where you had to divide something unequally? How did you solve it?

Development

Duration: 80 - 90 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to promote active learning and practical application of the concept of unequal sharing through creative and digital activities. This way, students not only solve mathematical problems but also develop communication, collaboration, and modern technology skills. This engaging and contextualized approach helps to consolidate knowledge meaningfully.

Activity Suggestions

It is recommended that only one of the suggested activities be carried out

Activity 1 - Dividing Trading Cards on Instagram 🌟

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Apply the concept of unequal sharing in a practical and visual way, using a digital tool familiar to students.

- Description: Students will use Instagram to create a story where they explain a problem of unequal sharing involving trading cards. They must illustrate how to divide a certain amount of trading cards so that one person receives double what the other receives, using images, texts, and stickers available on the platform.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group must create an account or use a secondary account on Instagram.

• Explain to the students that they need to create a series of stories that explain how to solve a problem of unequal sharing with trading cards. At least one of these cards must be duplicated to illustrate the unequal sharing.

• Students should use images, texts, and stickers to make the content visually appealing and comprehensible.

• Encourage students to record videos of up to 15 seconds explaining each step of the problem and the solution found.

• Groups must publish their stories and share the link with the rest of the class for comments and feedback.

Activity 2 - Mathematical Podcast: Unequal Sharing 🎙️

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Develop communication and collaboration skills while applying the concept of unequal sharing in a practical manner.

- Description: Students will produce a podcast episode where they discuss a problem of unequal sharing of trading cards. They must explain the situation, solve the problem step by step, and give examples of other situations where this knowledge can be applied.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group must create a script for the podcast episode, including an introduction, the explanation of the unequal sharing problem, and the solution to the problem.

• Students can use audio recording apps on their phones to capture the discussion and solution to the problem.

• Encourage students to add elements like background music and sound effects to make the podcast more interesting.

• After recording, groups can use a free audio editor (like Audacity) to edit the podcast.

• Groups must share the podcast episode with the rest of the class for comments and feedback.

Activity 3 - Gamification: Sharing Challenge on Kahoot! 🎮

> Duration: 60 - 70 minutes

- Objective: Promote active and collaborative learning through gamification, reinforcing the understanding of unequal sharing.

- Description: Students will create a quiz game on Kahoot! focused on unequal sharing problems. Each group must develop questions that challenge their peers to solve trading cards division in unequal parts.

- Instructions:

• Divide the class into groups of up to 5 students.

• Each group must access Kahoot! and create an account, if they do not have one yet.

• Explain to the students that they need to create a quiz with at least 10 questions about unequal sharing problems.

• The questions should be varied, including multiple choice and true or false, and should require students to divide a certain number of trading cards unequally.

• Groups must test their quiz to ensure that the correct answers are set up correctly.

• Each group should share the quiz code with the class so that everyone can play and challenge each other.

Feedback

Duration: 20 - 25 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to promote reflection on learning and provide a space for students to share their experiences and insights. This helps to consolidate the knowledge acquired during the activities, as well as develop communication and collaboration skills. The 360° feedback allows students to receive constructive opinions from their peers, contributing to a collaborative and respectful learning environment.

Group Discussion

Facilitate a group discussion with all students, where groups share what they learned while doing the activities and their conclusions. Use the following script to introduce the discussion:

1. Start by asking students about the experiences they had working with the different digital tools and how those tools helped them understand the concept of unequal sharing.
2. Ask the groups to share their Instagram stories and tell how they solved the unequal sharing problem.
3. Then, ask the groups that produced the mathematical podcast to explain the script they created and how they approached the mathematical problem.
4. Finally, request that the groups who worked with Kahoot! explain the logic behind the questions they developed and how these questions reinforced the understanding of the concept.

Reflections

1. What was the most challenging part when solving unequal sharing problems using the digital tools? 2. How did the use of these digital tools assist or hinder your understanding of the mathematical concept? 3. How did you feel working as a team to solve these problems? Was there any collaboration strategy that worked particularly well?

360° Feedback

Start a 360° feedback session, where each student should receive feedback from other group members. Instruct students to provide constructive and respectful feedback, highlighting strengths and areas for improvement. Explain that the feedback should be specific and helpful, helping each student understand how they can improve their collaboration and problem-solving skills.

Conclusion

Duration: 10 - 15 minutes

The purpose of this stage is to consolidate the knowledge acquired during the class, highlighting the relevance and applicability of the topic in modern life. Additionally, it provides a positive and inspiring closure, connecting mathematics to students' digital everyday life and reinforcing the importance of the skills developed.

Summary

Imagine that you are true math detectives! 🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♀️ Today, we unraveled sophisticated mysteries about unequal sharing using super current digital tools! We explored how to divide trading cards in such a way that one person receives double what the other gets, creating stories on Instagram, engaging podcasts, and challenging quizzes on Kahoot! It wasn't just about math, but also about creativity, collaboration, and fun! 🎉

World Connection

We live in a world where technology and digital communication are everywhere. Understanding mathematical concepts through these tools makes learning not only more interesting but deeply connected to our reality. Social networks, podcasts, and online games are part of our daily lives, and using them to learn shows how mathematics is integrated into our digital everyday life.

Practical Application

Unequal sharing is a super useful skill! Whether dividing trading cards, sharing resources, or solving financial issues, knowing how to divide correctly is essential. Applying this knowledge with digital tools enhances our understanding and prepares us to face real-world problems creatively and efficiently.