Van de Walle stated that the use of graphs for number relationships and for connecting numbers to real quantities in the children’s environment is a more important reason for building graphs than the graphs themselves (page 60). COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS Some students may have difficulty with the proper formation of tally marks in groups of five. Help students with tally mark formation by using concrete objects such as popsicle sticks in order to physically create correct groups of five. Additionally, students may need multiple opportunities to practice counting groups of tally marks, focusing on changing the counting pattern from five to one when necessary. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How can we collect data? What information can we get from a chart? How do tables and charts help us organize our thinking? MATERIALS Recording Sheet paper to display Special Snack charts markers by Stuart Murphy or similar book Best Vacation Ever, GROUPING Individual, Whole Group TASK DESCRIPTION, DEVELOPMENT AND DISCUSSION Part I Gather the students in a common space. Read by Stuart Murphy, or a The Best Vacation Ever, similar text. Why is the girl using charts in the story? How are these charts going to help her? Discuss how the decisions are made in the story. How can charts help us in the classroom? Tell the students that you are going to create 3 charts to decide on the best option for a Special Snack. Explain that the students will close their eyes and vote by raising their hands. This prevents
Van de Walle stated that the use of graphs for number relationships and for connecting numbers to real quantities in the children’s environment is a more important reason for building graphs than the graphs themselves (page 60). COMMON MISCONCEPTIONS Some students may have difficulty with the proper formation of tally marks in groups of five. Help students with tally mark formation by using concrete objects such as popsicle sticks in order to physically create correct groups of five. Additionally, students may need multiple opportunities to practice counting groups of tally marks, focusing on changing the counting pattern from five to one when necessary. ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS How can we collect data? What information can we get from a chart? How do tables and charts help us organize our thinking? MATERIALS Recording Sheet paper to display Special Snack charts markers Best Vacation Ever, by Stuart Murphy or similar book GROUPING Individual, Whole Group TASK DESCRIPTION, DEVELOPMENT AND DISCUSSION Part I Gather the students in a common space. Read The Best Vacation Ever, by Stuart Murphy, or a similar text. Why is the girl using charts in the story? How are these charts going to help her? Discuss how the decisions are made in the story. How can charts help us in the classroom? Tell the students that you are going to create 3 charts to decide on the best option for a Special Snack. Explain that the students will close their eyes and vote by raising their hands. This prevents