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Standard: Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate Outcomes Students will practice ways to better manage their time by keeping track of their current use of time, by prioritizing and scheduling events, and by using a daily planning calendar.

Classroom Information

GED Descriptors:      Math Roles:      Family, Worker, Community Member Program Type(s)      ABE, GED, Family Literacy, Workforce Education, Urban, Rural, Corrections NRS Learner levels (ABE/GED)       2, 3, 4, 5, 6 Time frame:      3.0 to 4.0 hours (Outside class 35 days) Technology Integration Personal Time Management Guide Thirteen Timely Tips for More Effective Personal Time Management Time Management Time Management Tips

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Standard: Use Math to Solve Problems and Communicate

Component of Performance How activity addresses component Understand, interpret, and work with pictures, numbers, and symbolic information. Using time grids and planning calendars to schedule events. Apply knowledge of mathematical concepts and procedures to figure out how to answer a question, solve a problem, make a prediction, or carry out a task that has a mathematical dimension Calculating how much time students need for different activities so they can plan and make choices. Define and select data to be used in solving the problem Date will be units of time including days, hours, and minutes. Determine the degree of precision required by the situation Some estimation may be used to plan time for activities. Solve problem using appropriate quantitative procedures and verify the results are reasonable A variety of procedures may be used including: addition and subtraction of hours spent in activities, how much time is left during the day, and percentages of time. Communicate results using a variety of mathematical representations, including graphs, charts, tables, and algebraic models Students will use time grids, planning calendars, and charts or graphs of how time is spent and write in their journals about their experiences.

Purposeful, Transparent, Building Expertise

Purposeful and Transparent Students lead busy lives and may need ways to better manage their time. Contextual Students will use their own lives to practice new time management skills. Building Expertise Starting with how students already manage their time, students will use new tools and strategies to manage their time.

Lesson Designer Jackie Hamlett Literacy and Educational Technology Consultant (217) 3989933 jham5325@aol.com

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