Blog 13

Blog #13!  

Observation: Deal or No Deal game show activity 

Reflection: We learned in math class a fun and interactive way to teach about probability in real life circumstances that I thought would be a fantastic way to introduce average/median to students!  Using file folders you can create brief cases with each dollar nomination that also appear on the board in each brief case. 

The idea to use this in a classroom would be similar to the game show. You would nominate a student and just like we did in class, the student chooses one brief case, which will be theirs throughout the whole game. Then go around the class and ask students to pick a brief case to be eliminated and so on and so fourth.  The teacher would act as the "banker". After each time the banker puts out an offer, the teacher can stop and have the class find out the median amount of the money is left on the board, and decided whether or not it’s a good idea to take the offer.

Reflection on Reflection: I feel as though this game is an excellent and intriguing way to introduce averages in math to junior/intermediate students.  At this point in the junior and intermediate grade levels, the students are beginning to understand the value of money and its importance for a good lifestyle. Therefore, I strongly believe this activity would spark every student's interest and make for a hands-on activity to introduce the topic of averages in math. Great idea and I will definitely try it out!