Build a Skittles Graph Lesson Plan Information | Lesson Plan Activities | Printable version (including handouts) (PDF)

Standard Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate Outcomes The student will be able to construct a bar graph with a given set of data. The student will also be able to find the ratio and percent of the data.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors      Math Roles      Family, Worker Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner Levels (ABE/GED)       3, 4, 5 Time Frame      1.0 to 2.0 hours

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Purposeful, Transparent, Contextual, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent The students should find the task of making the graph easy. This should transfer to the GED in that the hands on and ease of this lesson makes reading and interpreting other graphs less challenging. The skill is also useful in science and social studies. Teacher models the learning process, making instruction very explicit. Contextual The student could use these skills to graph personal data about others in the class. How many children do they have, eye color, hair color, etc. Building Expertise The students can use the basic act of sorting and now extend it to creating a graph. They needed basic calculator skills to find percent. The lesson added the ability to use the calculator to begin finding percents.

Lesson Designer Melinda Radabaugh West Central Community Correctional Facility (937) 6442838 mradabaugh@wcccf.org

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