Instructional Software

Lesson Idea Name: Understanding Rational Numbers

Content Area: Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 7th

Content Standard Addressed: MGSE7.NS.3 Solve real-world and mathematical problems involving the four
operations with rational numbers.

Technology Standard Addressed: Empowered

Selected Technology Tool: BrainPOP

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable):

https://www.brainpop.com/math/ratioproportionandpercent/ratios/

Type of Instructional Software:

☐ Drill and Practice ☒ Tutorial ☐ Simulation ☐ Instructional Game ☐ e-books/e-references

Features of this software (check all that apply):

☐ Assessment Monitoring/Reporting
☒ Allows teacher to create customized lessons for students
☒ Multi-user or collaborative functions with others in the class
☐ Multi-user or collaborative with others outside the class
☒ Accessible to students beyond the school day
☒ Accessible via mobile devices
☒ Multiple languages
☒ Safety, security and/or privacy features

Bloom’s Taxonomy Level(s):

☐ Remembering ☒ Understanding ☐ Applying ☐ Analyzing ☐ Evaluating ☐ Creating

Levels of Technology Integration (LoTi Level):

☒ Level 1: Awareness ☒ Level 2: Exploration ☐ Level 3: Infusion ☐ Level 4: Integration
☐ Level 5: Expansion ☐ Level 6: Refinement

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Some features include the subtitle option for their videos, it is available
in other languages, and the volume can be adjusted to maximize satisfaction.
Engagement: There is a wide variety of videos available for a wide age range, which cover multiple topics and
concepts.
Representation: Multiple languages and volume, Vocabulary are supported with pictures and bright color.
Interactive graphics, games and quizzes are available.
Action and Expression: BrainPOP is interactive and utilizes video and pictures.
Lesson idea implementation: For this video, students will view this video as extra support, this will come
after the lesson and will be a tool to help summarize content. This video will take approximately five minutes
to view. Immediately following the video, the class will participate in discussion about the video. Using a
popcorn method, I will allow students to participate in conversation by allowing them to call on one another
in order to speak.

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Reflective Practice: To further extend this lesson, students will collaborate and create their own BrainPOP
videos to present specific concepts within rational numbers. This activity will allow students the experience to
work as producers amongst their community.

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