Topic: Group problem solving involving whole number addition and patterns.

Grade Level Category: 4-6

Strategies: Observation; checklist.

Objectives:
Working with a team
Whole number addition and grouping

Materials required:
Prepared Worksheet
Prepared Worksheet 2
Team groupings

Description of the activity:
The students will be grouped in teams of three. Each student will receive a worksheet entitled Rocket Math and Discovering Math Patterns. Working in groups students will complete the worksheets and questions. While this activity is being done, the teacher will use the attached checklist to make observations on the students.

Reproducible pages:
Observation Checklist
Prepared Worksheet
Prepared Worksheet 2

Management tips:
Make sure the students are aware of what is required to work cooperative learning groups.

Reference Sources:
ROCKET MATH and DISCOVERING MATH PATTERNS worksheets taken from Masterminds Riddle Math Series, Incentive Publications, 1995.



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