Gold Seal Lesson:
One Mile Walk

Copernicus Education Gateway

 

Subject:

 

Mathematics

Grade:

 

 

5-8

 

 

 

ICLE Standards:

 

 

Computation and Estimation: Explore estimation strategies.

Statistics: Systematically collect and organize data. Construct graphs.

Measurement: Estimate, make, and use measurements to describe and compare phenomena. Compute averages from collected data. Develop the concept of rate of travel.

 

 

 

Performance Task:

 

 

In this task you will compare the estimated time to walk one mile with the actual time for yourself and your classmates. Follow the given procedure:

  1. Make a data sheet with these headings: Name Estimated Time Actual Time.

  2. Record your own name and the names of 9 of your classmates in the “Name” column.

  3. Estimate how long it will take you to walk a mile and record your estimate in the “Estimated Time” column of the data sheet.

  4. Get and record the estimated times from the other 9 students you listed.

  5. Go to the track on the athletic field and walk a mile to get your actual time. Someone must be designated as your timer.

  6. Enter the actual time for you and the other students on your list. Put these in the “Actual Time" column of your data table.

  7. From your data table, construct a graph comparing “estimated time” with “actual time.”

  8. Compute the “miles per hour” walking speed for each name in your data table.

  9. Compute the average “miles per hour” walking speed for the 10 names in your data table.

  10. In your math journal, write a one page summary describing the project and discuss what you learned from the activity. Include an explanation of the graph drawn.

 

 

 

Knowledge / Skills:

 

 

Perform operations with signed (positive and negative) numbers, including decimals, ratios, percents, and fractions/. (m1)

Understand the best procedures for statistical data collection, organization, and display. (m5)

Use the technique of dimensional analysis to convert units of measure (e.g., convert km/hr to m/min). (m33)

Use writing as a tool for learning in formats such as learning logs, laboratory reports, note-taking, and journals. (ela40)

 

 

 

Rubric:

 

 

4 Points = The student completes the task independently. His/her work is accurate and well organized. The data table is complete and all calculations are accurate. The bar graph is neat, accurate, and properly labeled. The journal entry is well written, thorough, and legible.

 

 

3 points = The student needs some minor assistance to complete the task. His/her work is fairly accurate and organized in a reasonable manner. The student had some minor problems with the graph and/or computations. The journal entry is legible and complete, but it contains little elaboration.

 

 

2 Points = The student needs much assistance to complete the task. His/her work is sloppy. There are some major problems with the graphs and/or computations. The student appears to have little interest in the project and/or lacks basic mathematical conceptual knowledge to complete the project satisfactorily. The journal entry is vague and contains little of mathematical significance.

 

 

1 Points = The student does not complete the task. At least one major part of the task is missing. The student demonstrates a deficiency in both conceptual and procedural knowledge. He/she lacks the skill of working independently on an activity of this nature. What work is done is sloppy and poorly presented. The journal entry is meaningless.

 

 

 

Keywords:

 

 

STATISTICS
DATA COLLECTION
GRAPHS
MEASUREMENT
PREDICTION
COMPUTATION 
JOURNAL

 

 

 

Grades:

 

 

Kg [] - 1 [] - 2 [] - 3 [] - 4 [] - 5 [x] - 6 [x] - 7 [x] - 8 [x] - 9 [] - 10 [] - 11 [] - 12 []

 

 

 

ICLE Application:

 

 

D

 

 

 

 

 

© 2000 International Center for Leadership in Education
1587 Route 146 - Rexford - NY - 12148
518.399.2776 Fax: 518.399.7607
86