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This unit was created for special education students in 6-8th grade who function on approximately a 3rd grade level in math. The unit was co-planned with Beth Doran, 6th grade SPED teacher. We will be combining our classes to teach the unit so there is a larger group to work with and there are two teachers to provide instruction and guidance. Since the groups were combined, work samples from each group will appear on both this site and Beth Doran's website. Usernames and passwords for both sites are listed below.

We will be using GoogleDocs and pbworks as our Web 2.0 tools. Additionally, the students will be using their school email accounts and completing an online survey. The students will work in a classroom using individual laptops.

Go to Bachrach PBworks Page Username: evlauator Password: mas
 * Please view the pbworks site to see student- created story problems, student-solved story problems, and mnemonic devices.

 Username: evaluator1 Password: mas



The students took a pre and post test in order to determine their inital and final understanding of the steps to solving story problems. The samples chosen below were chosed based upon the individual student's ability (as related to his or her disability) and the students' IPE goals.



The students were asked to view other students' webpages and solve the problems that were posted. The students did well with this activity.  Damain Makayla

Part way through the unit the students were asked to use the key words we had been talking about to create their own story problem. Students were assigned operations and given assistance according to their ability.

Kentrell Makayla Dominique

Google Docs The students were given a problem and asked to show their use of each step using a spreadsheet in GoogleDocs. Students were to solve these problems in the spreadsheet, using the 5 step strategy. These 3 problems were evaluated by the percentage at which the entire class correctly finished the problem.

Exceeds Expectations  Meets Expectations Below Expectations 

