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For a study of ratios and percents, the math teacher asks the library media specialist to
take students through the information search process in order to gather data for analysis
and representation with concrete models, fractions, and decimals. They decide that
students will work in groups for data gathering and individually for analysis. Students
brainstorm surveys that can be conducted around the school, such as students preferring
pizza over hamburgers, favorite ice cream flavors, teachers’ favorite television shows,
books in the library with the highest number of check outs per year. They will present
results by analyzing the data and creating models, fractions, and decimals. Students use
spreadsheet software to present results. They evaluate their own efforts by checking their
work and writing a summary of the experience to turn in with their spreadsheets.
4. Use of Information
5. Synthesis
6. Evaluation
Instructional scenario from: McGhee, Marla W. and Barbara A. Jansen. The Principal’s Guide to a
Powerful Library Media Program. Worthington, OH: Linworth Books, 2005, 2330.