Instructional Software

Lesson Idea Name: Can You Find the Problem?

Content Area: Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 5th Grade

Content Standard Addressed:

MGSE.5.NF.2 Solve word problems involving addition and subtraction of fractions, including cases of unlike
denominators (e.g., by using visual fraction models or equations to represent the problem). Use benchmark
fractions and number sense of fractions to estimate mentally and assess the reasonableness of answers. For
example, recognize an incorrect result 2/5 + ½ = 3/7, by observing that 3/7 < ½.

Technology Standard Addressed: 3- Knowledge Constructor

Selected Technology Tool:

URL(s) to support the lesson (if applicable): https://www.goosechase.com/register/

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):

For my ESL students, I will focus on providing the word problems in both English and their native language. I
will also aid my students with an audio recording of each specific word problem, that way they can replay it as
many times as they need to. The students will use their iPads to go around the school to solve their scavenger
hunt. This selected technology and activity will allow students to work on collaboration with peers and to
actively participate. This scavenger hunt will also provide my students with a fun activity to get moving and be
excited to solve word problems. At each station where the word problems will be found, I will provide them

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with manipulatives and any other aids to assist them in solving the word problems. If possible, I would like to
get other teachers involved so that it becomes a classroom competition.
Lesson idea implementation:
My selected technological tool that I am using will supplying me with the appropriate items I need for my
scavenger hunt. I will introduce the scavenger hunt game through a PowerPoint that I will make on my own. I
will explain the rules and tell the students exactly how they receive points for the game. I will give my
students the entire math period duration to complete this activity. I will be assessing the students learning
based on the photos of their work at each scavenger hunt station. The students will use their iPad to take a
picture of their final product, and this picture will then be sent to me.
The students will progress through the scavenger hunt as they solve the answers correctly. There will be no
specific strategy that has to be used. If they solve it correctly, they will be given the next clue to the next place
they have to go. I will extend this lesson by having the students, in their assigned groups, create their own
scavenger hunt in relation to the class content. I will conclude the class by having each group come up and
share their answers and photos from activity. By reviewing the answers with the class, I can give the
appropriate feedback that is needed, but also address any misconceptions that groups may have faced when
carrying out this activity.

Reflective Practice: I feel this activity helps students to enjoy carrying out the math problems. By making this
scavenger hunt a fun competition between groups, it allows them to focus on getting the correct answer so
that they can move through from one clue to the next. I designed this lesson so that it would take place after
students have had a lot of practice with adding and subtracting fractions. I could have my students use the
document camera to then share their answers and what they found throughout their scavenger hunt when
we wrap up the class.

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