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(a math WebQuest for 3rd - 5th grades)
by: Mrs. Tansill
Overview | Introduction | Task | Resources | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion
Grade Levels: 3rd, 4th, and 5th
Content Area: Mathematics
QCCs: (Benchmarks are in bold)
3.1 Apply estimation strategies beginning with front-end estimation and simple compatible numbers to predict appropriate results (see computation objectives).
3.33 Identify information needed to solve a given problem.
3.34 Select appropriate operation (addition, subtraction, or multiplication) for a given problem situation.
3.35 Employ problem-solving strategies.
3.36 Solve one- and two-step word problems related to appropriate third grade objectives. Include oral and written problems and problem with extraneous information as well as information from sources such as pictographs, bar graphs, tables, and charts.
4.1 Round two-, three-, or four-digit numbers to the nearest ten, hundred, or thousand.
4.3 Use estimation strategies such as front-end, rounding, and compatible numbers to predict computation results and to predict measurements (including money).
4.20 Select the appropriate operation(s) for a given word problem.
4.21 Solve simple problems (including those involving addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of whole numbers and money).
4.22 Solve one-, two-, or three-step word problems related to all appropriate fourth grade objectives including those presented orally and in writing; those in charts, tables, and graphs; and those with extraneous or insufficient information.
4.23 Employ problem-solving strategies (e.g., make a chart, graph, or table; make an organized list; guess and check; make a simple problem; look for a pattern; draw a picture; or work backwards).
4.25 Collect, read, interpret, and compare data from charts, tables, and graphs (pictographs, bar graphs, and circle graphs) using a variety of scales and estimation.
4.31 Adds and subtracts two- and three-digit whole numbers using vertical and horizontal presentations with and without regrouping with the horizontal rewritten vertically.
5.1 Round whole numbers to nearest ten, hundred, or thousand; decimals to the nearest tenth or whole number; and fractions to the nearest whole number.
5.15 Determine and estimate amounts of money.
5.21 Compare and order whole numbers, fractions, and decimals through hundredths.
5.22 Identifies needed information and selects the steps necessary to solve multi-step word problems.
5.23 Solves one-, two-, and three-step word problems related to all appropriate fifth grade objectives including those presented orally and in writing: those in charts, tables, and graphs; and those with extraneous or insufficient information.
5.24 Selects and uses appropriate strategies for solving problems (e.g., look for a pattern, guess and check, make an organized list, simplify the problem, work backwards).
5.31 Collects and organizes data into tallies, charts, and tables; determines appropriate scale and constructs bar graphs and pictographs.
5.34 Adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides whole numbers up through four digits both vertically and horizontally with and without regrouping. Uses calculators for more laborious computations
You have been living in apartments for as long as you can remember and are tired of sharing a room with your little brother. Guess what! Your prayers were finally answered yesterday when your parents told you at the dinner table that they bought a house. You’re excitement was short lived because of what they said next.
“Honey, you know that we have been waiting for the day when we could finally own our own home. We can, BUT…” (don’t you just hate the word but!) “we need you to do some work before we move.”
WORK?! Take a deep breath. It’s ok. Probably nothing. (I hope!)
Turns out that it was nothing. Here is the situation. Mom takes the car to work all day and even though dad is home, he has never been very good on the computer or at math. They are counting on you to find the best deals on some new appliances for the new house. Good luck!
Mom and Dad have given you a limit of $5,500.00 to purchase everything that they will need for the new house. You will have to visit a variety of websites to determine just who has the best price on each appliance. Complete the chart provided (or make your own) to show where your parents can find the best deal (and to show off all of your hard work.) Of course they are your parent’s and they want you to practice your math skills, so you will also have to show them just how much or how little they can spend in all. Remember, you have done all of the work (not them) so they will need you to explain in great detail how you figured it out.
Put the model number into the search box.
The location of the search box has
been given for each website.
a. Sears - Top left corner
b. Lowes - Top left corner
c. Maytag - Bottom left corner
d. Whirlpool - No search box available. Click on the proper category and search for the correct model number.
e. Best Buy - Top left corner (be sure to search ENTIRE site.)
f. 4 Cost - Search by model number. (You will have to scroll down a little to find it.)
1. Fill in the
chart. Most of these places
we are able to go and pick up at their store. However, at www.4cost.com that is not an option. Be sure
that you include the shipping cost when figuring out the price. It also tells
you that because these items you are getting are so heavy (except the
microwave) you have an additional $100 to add to the shipping cost. Got to
add that $100 in also! (But not for the microwave!)
2. Highlight the
lowest price for each item. Round to the nearest ten dollars and estimate how
much you have spent. Be sure to show you work and record you answer below the
chart. Are you still in the budget?
3.
Calculate
exactly how much your parents will spend in all. How close were you from your
estimate?
4.
In a different
color, highlight the most expensive price for each item. Round to the nearest
ten dollars and estimate how much you have spent. About how much did you save
your parents with all of this hard work?
5. Calculate exactly how much your parents would have spent if they had paid the higher price. Determine exactly how much they saved by shopping around.
Points:
A = 22 – 24 B = 18 – 21 C = 13 – 17 D = 9 – 12 F
= 6 – 8
Congratulations on a job well done. Were you the one just thinking, “I’ll never have to use what I learn in the real world.?" I guess that all of that math stuff that you learn in school is important after all! I’m sure that your parents are thankful for your help in tackling this task. Look at the bright side, now you won’t be stuck washing dishes every night! (But you might have to load the dishwasher.) Who knows, with all of the money that you saved them they might get you that thing you’ve been begging for. (See if you can find the best price for it first!)
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