Modeling is an important aspect of my class...I mean..the title of the class is Advanced Functions and Modeling. This was the perfect topic for my first major project!
Our county has adopted G Suite and has issued each student a google account. Because of this and paper copy restrictions, I utilize Google as much as possible. When the semester begins, I create a contact group with student email accounts helping me to disperse information very quickly. This gives me a chance to share projects, assignments, and activities from G Suite. I absolutely love the switch from paper/pencil to Google. Ok, let me stop...I could go on for hours.
Back to the project: I found the linear regression idea online and adapted it to meet the needs of my students by creating a G Slide presentation.
In class, students measured the ulna bones and heights of each classmate. Embedded in the G Slide project instructions was a link to a Google Form asking for the measurements. Since the kids needed the data from the entire class to complete the project, I made a copy of the responses (G Sheets) and shared it with the students the next day.
As for the finished product, I asked for a G Slide presentation with multiple components to demonstrate mastery. If you want to take a look at my project, click here!
Also, here is the data collection form. If you use this idea, I would create another form so that you will be able to download your own data collection.
Next year, I think I will make separate Google Slide presentations for the question portion and the project instructions. Students weren't reading all instructions and were very confused about what they needed to be doing for the project. I don't think they understood that the questions only help with their project. Some thought that the questions were the project. :( If I divide the questions from the project, I think I will have better success.
~RJ
Our county has adopted G Suite and has issued each student a google account. Because of this and paper copy restrictions, I utilize Google as much as possible. When the semester begins, I create a contact group with student email accounts helping me to disperse information very quickly. This gives me a chance to share projects, assignments, and activities from G Suite. I absolutely love the switch from paper/pencil to Google. Ok, let me stop...I could go on for hours.
Back to the project: I found the linear regression idea online and adapted it to meet the needs of my students by creating a G Slide presentation.
In class, students measured the ulna bones and heights of each classmate. Embedded in the G Slide project instructions was a link to a Google Form asking for the measurements. Since the kids needed the data from the entire class to complete the project, I made a copy of the responses (G Sheets) and shared it with the students the next day.
As for the finished product, I asked for a G Slide presentation with multiple components to demonstrate mastery. If you want to take a look at my project, click here!
Also, here is the data collection form. If you use this idea, I would create another form so that you will be able to download your own data collection.
Next year, I think I will make separate Google Slide presentations for the question portion and the project instructions. Students weren't reading all instructions and were very confused about what they needed to be doing for the project. I don't think they understood that the questions only help with their project. Some thought that the questions were the project. :( If I divide the questions from the project, I think I will have better success.
~RJ
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