Earlier today, I had the pleasure of meeting with a fantastic group of teachers from Plymouth-Canton Community Schools in Michigan. Our main focus was on incorporating more EduProtocols and technology into math classes. During our discussion, we touched upon the topic of what students can do once they have demonstrated mastery using MathReps. Specifically, if students show mastery on their weekly assessment for two consecutive weeks, I no longer require them to do the daily practice in the following week. To provide an alternative avenue for these students, I suggested the use of a Choice Board, allowing them to delve deeper into the skills they have mastered. This idea sparked a conversation about the UDL Choice Board creator in Magic School. Intrigued by this resource (see previous post), I decided to explore this component further, and I must say, I was not disappointed.
After finding the Choice Board (UDL), I chose the grade level and input the standards. For my purposes, I chose all of 5.NBT. I gave the tool minimal parameters.
The output was okay:
Choice Board: Place Value and Decimals
| Assignment | Description |
|---|
- Place Value Detective| Create a comic strip showing how a digit’s value changes based on its position in a multi-digit number.
- Decimals in the Real World| Research and create a slideshow presentation showcasing examples of decimals in everyday life.
- Powers of 10 Exploration| Design a poster explaining patterns in the number of zeros when multiplying or dividing a number by powers of 10.
- Decimal Number Line| Construct a number line using decimals and demonstrate how to compare decimals using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols.
- Rounding Riddles| Create a set of riddles where students need to round decimals to a specified place value to find the answer.
- Decimal Art Gallery| Use various art materials to represent decimals visually. Label and display your artwork in a mini gallery.
- Interactive Place Value Game| Develop a board game that involves using place value understanding to round decimals. Include instructions and game pieces.
- Decimal Number Chef| Write a step-by-step recipe using decimals for a favorite dish. Include appropriate measurements and conversions.
- Decimal Reflection| Write a reflective journal entry explaining the importance of understanding place value and decimals in real-world applications.
Remember to be creative and have fun with your chosen assignment! Additionally, ensure that your work demonstrates your understanding of place value and decimals.
But not very user-friendly. So, I modified my request. Not exactly what I wanted but much better visually. I would prefer if it were a 3 x 3 grid. I did put in the request unfortunately, the tool wasn’t able to create it. But the output was still good and easier to read. And if I really wanted a 3 x 3 grid, I could simply copy and paste the components:
Sure! Here’s the choice board in a 3 x 3 table format:
| Assignment | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. Place Value Detective | Create a comic strip showing how a digit’s value changes based on its position in a multi-digit number. |
| 2. Decimals in the Real World | Research and create a slideshow presentation showcasing examples of decimals in everyday life. |
| 3. Powers of 10 Exploration | Design a poster explaining patterns in the number of zeros when multiplying or dividing a number by powers of 10. |
| 4. Decimal Number Line | Construct a number line using decimals and demonstrate how to compare decimals using greater than, less than, and equal to symbols. |
| 5. Rounding Riddles | Create a set of riddles where students need to round decimals to a specified place value to find the answer. |
| 6. Decimal Art Gallery | Use various art materials to represent decimals visually. Label and display your artwork in a mini gallery. |
| 7. Interactive Place Value Game | Develop a board game that involves using place value understanding to round decimals. Include instructions and game pieces. |
| 8. Decimal Number Chef | Write a step-by-step recipe using decimals for a favorite dish. Include appropriate measurements and conversions. |
| 9. Decimal Reflection | Write a reflective journal entry explaining the importance of understanding place value and decimals in real-world applications. |
I hope this format is helpful for you and your students! Let me know if there’s anything else I can assist you with.
Can this be improved? Definitely! Did I invest a lot of time fine-tuning the tool’s parameters? No. However, considering the minimal effort I put in, the output turned out to be surprisingly good. Without a doubt, I wholeheartedly recommend Magic School! I remain a fan of this remarkable tool!
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