A written component is required for successful completion of the culminating assessment. In addition to informal and formal assessment in the math classroom related to the mathematics concepts as well as reinforcements of these concepts in LMC rotation time, students will create a display to present before peers, classroom teacher and the LMS explaining the Dewey Decimal system, resources found in each category and why it is used in libraries today. ![]() Academic Expectation 2.1 CULMINATING PERFORMANCE AND PRODUCT To demonstrate learning, students will prepare a product and give an oral presentation. Academic Expectation 1.10 Students organize information through development and use of classification rules and systems. MAJOR FOCUS Organizer Just “Dew” It! Welcome to the exciting world of decimals and the Dewey Decimal System! Come to math class and the library to see what all the kids are “dewing!” Targeted Standards Academic Expectation 1.5 - 1.9 Students use mathematical ideas and procedures to communicate, reason, and solve problems. ![]() For the Culminating Performance and Product event assessment and preparation times, teacher and teacher-librarian discretion will determine the amount and use of times. Other days, activities are conducted in the LMC and classroom utilizing both set times-extending learning opportunities by double the amount of time. On some days, activities are conducted only in the set math-classroom time or in the scheduled LMC time. The time frame does not require three weeks of instructional days. The completed unit is compiled of 10 activities over the course of 15 class sessions. Teacher technology use and possibility for student technology use is weaved into the unit to increase student enthusiasm for learning about decimals and the Dewey system. The unit is designed and is most effective if co-taught in the classroom and LMC by the classroom teacher and LMS. The unit integrates math skills of place value, fractions, decimals and money with learning the Dewey Decimal classification system in the library. Download Just Dew It: Design Elements - Learning and Libraries | LIB 601 and more School management&administration Papers in PDF only on Docsity!Just “Dew” It! Collaborative Unit Integrating Mathematics & Library Skills Decimals & the Dewey Decimal System Submitted by Ashli Gore, LMS Candidate LIB 601 Fall 2006 In collaboration with Noraa Ransey, North Calloway Elementary 3rd Grade Teacher Laura Swain, North Calloway Elementary LMS / Unit Consultant Just “Dew” It! DESIGN ELEMENTS Grade Level: Grade 3 Theme: Just “Dew” It! Planned Time Span: 3 Weeks Instructional Structure: Multidisciplinary Discipline/Content areas included: Mathematics and Library Skills Unit Overview: Based on the unparalleled success of the 1980s marketing slogan “Just Do It” by Nike©, this unit was developed collaboratively between a current 3rd grade Math teacher and prospective LMS candidate.
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