Thursday, November 24, 2011

Technology Application Standards

The TEKS that I have decided to use were for math Grade 6. These are some of the TEKS that I could really see a lot of technology being used to make sure they were taught and understood. The TEKS I would use are as follows: Geometry and spatial reasoning the student uses geometric vocabulary to describe angles, polygons, and circles. The student is expected to: (A) use angle measurements to classify angles as acute, obtuse, or right. With these TEKS I can see my students really getting a chance to use geometry sketch pad and actually get a lot of discovery learning while completing their lessons. I would also have them to type up their discoveries including the sketches they were able to create with different examples of how it may be used in the really world and where they may see it. My students will also be required to include the TEKS so they are sure on what they are learning and also can go home and give their parents correct information on what was learned during school.
 Other TEKS that may be used include: (10) Probability and statistics. The student uses statistical representations to analyze data. The student is expected to: (A) select and use an appropriate representation for presenting and displaying different graphical representations of the same data including line plot, line graph, bar graph, and stem and leaf plot; (B) identify mean (using concrete objects and pictorial models), median, mode, and range of a set of data; (C) sketch circle graphs to display data; and (D) solve problems by collecting, organizing, displaying, and interpreting data. With these TEKS the students are able to complete assignment while making graphs using excel and also making tables while doing so. This gives them a chance to make their work neat and also be able to use technology and check their math.  I would implement this kind of technology when my students use graphs and tables. I would also use this TEKS for technology as such as graphing calculators. When using the TEKS I would always post them on the bored and go over them. Once I have given the TEKS to my students I would have them to write them down so after we have went over the lesson they are able to see what they have really learned and how it corresponds with the use of technology.
The most important TEKS would be the following: Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to solve problems and justify solutions. The student is expected to: (A)  model addition and subtraction situations involving fractions with objects, pictures, words, and numbers;(B)  use addition and subtraction to solve problems involving fractions and decimals;(C)  use multiplication and division of whole numbers to solve problems including situations involving equivalent ratios and rates. The reasons why I believe it to be the most important would be because it out of everything you learn these are the basics to be the fundamental s of math. This TEKS are thing that allow you to be able to complete the harder lesson in math. They also are the TEKS that you are most likely to use in the future. Without these basics there is no way you could live in society. You want your students to be able to do anything that will have them to live day to day productive lives. Those are the things that we really strive for as teachers for our students and with my students being well equipped with the TEKS I know that they will be all right in the future.


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