Lesson Title: Reaching the Bar Graph
Grade:3rd
Alignment with State Standards: 3.MD.4 Draw a scaled picture graph or a scaled bar graph to represent a data set with several categories. Solve one- and two-step how many more and how many less problems using information presented in scaled bar graphs. For example, draw a bar graph in which each square in the bar graph might represent 5 pets. Mathematics Goals: Students will be able to construct a bar graph. Students will also be able to explain the data within a bar graph. Students Needs: The prior knowledge and experiences that students have that relate to the lesson include being able to count and sort through data. Materials: Skittles, M&Ms, crayons, grid paper, pre-assessment worksheet, post assessment
Lesson Plan Before: I will begin by asking the students if they know what a graph is used for. Next I will give them the pre-assessment worksheet. I will then introduce the main focus for the lesson which is bar graphs. I will explain to the students what the purpose of a bar graph is. During: I will then ask the students what their favorite restaurant is to collect data. Along with my assistance, the class will construct a bar graph using the collected data. Next I will break the class into groups of two. Each group will be given either a bag of Skittles or M&Ms. They will have to create a bar graph based on how many pieces of candy are a certain color. Each group will then present their data to the class. After: The class will compare the results between the different graphs using phrases such as more than and less than. As a closure, I will show how bar graphs are used in the real world. I will then give the post assessment worksheet. worksheet and pencils. Assessment: The pre-assessment will be a worksheet with pictures of the different kinds of graphs. On the sheet there will be a picture of a bar graph, line graph, and circle/pie graph. Students will have to match the picture with the name of the graph. Throughout the lesson, I will make observations of students progress. The post assessment will be a worksheet with a bar graph on it. Under the graph will be questions regarding the data that is on the graph.
Accommodations: I will pair students up with another student in the classroom if they are having difficulty executing the activity.
Name__________________________________ Match the Graph
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A) Line Graph
B) Circle Graph/Pie Chart
C) Bar Graph
Name ______________________________________
1) How many lions live in the zoo? ____________________________ 2) How many more monkeys live in the zoo than lions? _____________________ 3) The animal with the least amount living in the zoo is _______________________ 4) The animal with the most amount living in the zoo is ________________________
Sample Pre-assessments
Sample Bar Graph Activity
Sample Postassessments
Reflective Essay I believe the lesson was a success. The pre-assessment allowed for me to see how much information the students knew about the different kinds of graphs. Once the students completed the worksheet, the class and I discussed the answers before I began teaching the lesson. During the lesson, students seemed engaged and excited to learn about making their own bar graphs. Before introducing the activity, I did a model bar graph with the assistance of the class. Once the model bar graph was completed, students began to create their own bar graph. As they worked, I walked around to each group to monitor their progress. The students grasped the overall concept, but some of them had a little difficulty remembering to label the axes of the graph. Some students realized their mistakes when making the graph and corrected their work. Each group was given the opportunity to discuss their data and results with the class. After each group presented, the class compared the results of the groups. This allowed for me to see if they fully understood the concept of bar graphs and how to interpret information. At the end of the lesson, the post assessment was administered. I then analyzed the post assessment to see if the lesson was successful in helping student master the concept. After the analysis, it seems as if all of the students reached and completed the objective.
