Sunday, November 28, 2010
Simulations in Education
After a long and crazy holiday weekend I am sitting down preparing for my work week ahead. As I was thinking about my math class I had a wonderful assessment idea to wrap up the unit we are currently working on. Money! I thought to myself how can I simulate the expereince of going shopping for my students. Ultimately, I am going to doing some simulation of my own in class this week because I plan on setting up a class store with items for the students to purchase from me. The student will be given fake money, pick out items to purchase, present me (teacher/cashier) with their money, and if change is needed orally state the amount of change needed. This is a great example of simulations used in my very own classroom!
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Hi Ashley:
ReplyDeleteThis seems like a great idea! Monetary & consumer simulations seem like very interesting ways to engage student and to assess their numerical skills. Please let me know how it works out in terms of if the learning outcomes were achieved and if the students enjoyed the lesson(s).
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! There are a couple reasons why I think that this is such a great idea!! First, its a great way to assess the students without them knowing that they are being tested. Second, it helps the students to make that "real-life connection," with what they are learning and see why it is important that they learn it. Once again, great idea!
Ashley,
ReplyDeleteDitto. It's a great idea. But, I'm wondering how do you come up with ideas like this? Do you write up a bunch of ideas? Do you make a list? I'm having trouble translating what we're learning into real use. Any thoughts you have are valued.
Mickey
Mickey,
ReplyDeleteI guess I just am always trying to come up with different and creative ways to get my students engaged. I don't keep any lists I just am a spur of the moment type of person...I think it comes naturally as an elementary/middle school teacher. There are a number of books about differentiation and different assessment strategies available though.
Hi Ashley,
ReplyDeleteIt's a gift to have a creative side. But, I appreciate your recommendation to look for books on "differentiation." Since I am not a teacher by trade, sometimes I just need the right key words to use to locate what I need.
Thanks.
Mickey