Video Blogg Two

These videos was mainly showing the viewer how to connect mathematics to the outside world. The videos were based in a 7th grade classroom in Missouri. The classroom featured was learning how to find volume and surface areas of the three - dimensional shape, the prism. Instead of using more traditional manipulates such as the wooden shapes, the teacher used everyday items, like the cereal boxes. The videos stressed that having hands on activities keeps students intrigued and helps them stay connected. The concept of building knowledge from one lesson to another is also very valuable when in a mathematics classroom. In order for individuals to understand one concept they need to understand simpler concepts. Having hands on actives can help students learn and retain more information.

While reviewing these videos, all the process standards were used. Students needed to use their problem solving skills and investigation while figuring out or investigating the surface area and the volume of the prism. They also needed to communicate with their peers of how they needed to solve the problem. The students needed to use reasoning and proof to show their work and why they think they have to correct answer. This activity was really great because it related to the outside world in a creative manner which helps students connect this to the outside world. When I was a student I always wanted to know why we were learning what we were learning, and how does it apply to the real world. This teacher did just that. The students knew that learning this information was important and it connects to prior knowledge and helps students realize how important this concept is.

Overall, I thought this was a good video because the teacher showed his students a topic in a very hands on manner which helps them comprehend and improves test scores. I personally learn better when I visually see something in action; so seeing this video showed me that having creative lessons really do help students. This authentic learning style will help students comprehend information, and this was easy to spot in the classroom.