Instructional Software

Lesson Idea Name: Adding and Subtracting Integers

Content Area: Operations with Rational Numbers
Grade Level(s): 7th

Content Standard Addressed: MGSE7.NS.1d Apply properties of operations as strategies to add

and subtract rational numbers.

Technology Standard Addressed:

1a Empowered Learner- Students articulate and set personal learning goals, develop strategies
leveraging technology to achieve them and reflect on the learning process itself to improve learning
outcomes.
3a Knowledge Constructor- Students plan and employ effective research strategies to locate
information and other resources for their intellectual or creative pursuits
5a Computational Thinker- Students formulate problems and definitions suited for technology-
assisted methods such as data analysis, abstract models and algorithmic thinking in exploring and
finding solutions.

Selected Technology Tool:

Khan Academy

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

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-seventh-grade-math/cc-7th-negative-numbers-add-and-
subtract

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
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 Instructional Software

Universal Design for Learning (UDL):

The website I am using to support my lesson is Khan Academy. This is a great resource for students
regardless of If they are in the classroom or not. The students can access this site at home, and it is
free for the students to use. It keeps the students engaged because when they are using the questions
they are given feedback right away on if their answer is correct or not and shows steps on how to
complete the questions. Alternative keyboards would be great for expression that students could use
with this website as they have to input their answers as they go. To pass the practice they have for get
5 out of 7 questions correct. As for representation students are able to look up many different videos
on this site along with practice problems to really understand the concepts that we are learning in
class.

Lesson idea implementation:

To start off this lesson I will go through some basic notes that students can take notes on. During this
time we are exploring adding and subtracting integers. I will introduce this practice after we have
gone through notes and the students have a good understanding of negative numbers. This 7 question
practice should take no longer than 10 minutes. The students will have the opportunity to do this as
many times as they would like with new questions each time. While students are working on the
assignment I am able to take note of the questions they are missing to understand where the students
are in their learning. I will challenge the students to see if they can come up with real world problems
on adding and subtracting integers to link their knowledge to the real world and give them a better
understanding of the concept. I will conclude the lesson by review what was taught in class and
answering any questions the students may still have. I can give students feedback while they are doing
their work and even leave a note where their grades will be posted so that when they check their
grades the feedback will also be there for them.
Reflective Practice:
I feel that the activities could impact students learning by giving them an unlimited amount of practice
at their fingertips. They will be able to use the same tools when they are not in the classroom to
further their knowledge. I believe that introducing games would help the students take more interest in
adding and subtracting integers. Working with 7th graders they want the activities to be fun and a lot
of times like to be able to compete with each other. Making these games a competition with their
peers encourages them to actually understand what they are doing instead of just wasting time
messing around. I believe that other technologies could enhance this lesson but also enhance their
support outside of the classroom when I am not there to answer their questions.

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