Lesson Plan

Bean Counting

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Why do I have to do bean counting if I'm not going to become an accountant? The 24th installment of a 35-part module has the class conducting experiments using beans to collect data. Learners use exponential functions to model this experimental data.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Use the problem set as a homework assignment
Classroom Considerations
  • Prior preparation is essential
  • Activity requires lots of materials, such as bean counters, cups, etc.
Pros
  • Pupils will appreciate the hands-on nature of the lesson
  • Teacher guide includes detailed instructions on how to conduct the activity and guide understanding
Cons
  • None