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 * __ Text Book Storage Lesson __ **
 * [[image:http://www.fateuk.com/USERIMAGES/TEXT%20BOOKS.JPG width="271" height="361" align="left" caption="http://www.fateuk.com/USERIMAGES/TEXT%20BOOKS.JPG"]]9th Grade Geometry:** This class is a low to average ability mix of students. Many students have low confidence in their math skills and also seem to have little motivation to complete assignments. I want to try to find ways to motivate these students to think and to become problem solvers. Through this lesson, I hope the students can work together to discuss a problem and come up with a solution.


 * Objective:** To introduce word problems.


 * Materials:** Assignment sheet and worksheet for week 2

 1. Students will need to log on find my “Posted Problem” on my blog at the beginning of the week. -The problem: We need to store all of the geometry text books in our classroom for the summer. We have 1,327 text books. Will we have enough room to store the books in this classroom if we remove all of the desks and chairs. If so, will there be room left for more book and how much? If there is not enough room then how much more space will we need to find?  2. During the week, each student will need to post one comment or question about the problem.  3. At the beginning of the following week, the students will be given a worksheet which asks a very similar question to be completed on their own. (each student will have a different amount of books and different room dimensions using mail merge)  4. At the beginning of week three, students will then be asked to write a short reflection to their findings and post it in the blog.
 * Procedure:**

Students can receive up to 6 points for their initial posts and their reflection posts. 0 points for no post or for posts which are off topic 2 points for posts which show that you read the question 4 points for posts which show a good understanding of the problem 6 points for posts which engage others to discuss the problem and develop a plan The individual activity will be assessed based on correct work, answers, and an explanation. Total= 25 points (6 initial post, 13 points activity sheet, and 6 points reflection post)
 * Evaluation:**