G om try - Tiling th l ssroom
Topic: Geometry
Sub-topic: Area
Structured inquiry-based Project Title:
This investigation seeks to determine the most practical and
cost-effective shape (Square, rectangle, triangle, or circle) for tiling
the 1A 9th Grade Classroom. Through this investigation,
geometric properties such as the area of the shapes will be
explored in comparison to the area of the classroom. After
selecting the ideal shape for the tile, material costs will be
calculated in collaboration with the school’s building contractors. .
G om try - Tiling th l ssroom
Finding a problem for students to examine is very easy. As easy as
looking around you. Multiple sources are present and ready to
help: from societal concerns, present and past, from our
instruction materials to the lives of students (Cawn, 2020)
Remodelling the classroom is a great place to begin!
Ess nti l Qu stions
Through xploring g om tri prop rti s o ir l ,
01 squ r , r t ngl n tri ngl , whi h is th most
suit l n ost ff tiv to til our l ssroom?
Wh t is th ost o tiling th l ssroom with th most
02 suit ly sh p til ?
S r h T rms
1. Area 5. Quadrilateral
2. Plane Figure 6. Polygon
3. Perimeter 7. Two-dimensional shape
4. Triangle 8. Geometric properties
Intro u tion
Hi students,
Do you think it is time to give your classroom a
makeover? What aspects would you like to change?
Reach into the mystery box in front of the class for
your mystery toolkit!
Teacher note: A captivating introduction sparks
students; interest on the topic.
El m nts o th toolkit
1 square tile
1 rectangular tile
1 Circle tile
1 right-triangle tile
1 tape measure
1 ruler
Th L sson
Day 1:
1. Using the measuring tape, measure the dimensions of the classroom and calculate
the area.
2. Use the ruler to measure pertinent dimension of the tiles. Calculate the area of
each.
3. Determine the number of each tile needed to tile the classroom.
4. Select a suitable tile, giving reasons for your answer.
Day 2:
1. Field trip to the hardware store to investigate costs of materials
2. A tour will also be done to demonstrate the use of geometry in the hardware store.
Day 3:
1. Educational visit by building contractors. The contractors will explore the
usefulness of geometric knowledge in their field of work.
2. The groups will complete their final presentations.
Ass ssm nt n R sour s
Resources
Although students have been provided with materials, a youtube
video based on area will be uploaded to the Google Classroom.
Also, students will be able to access posters and note sheets in
the Math learning center.
Assessments
A rubric will be used to evaluate the application of mathematical
concepts, creativity and the presentation of the groups.
Additionally, exit tickets will be used to assess learning while on
the field trip. Students will answer the questions provided and
turn them in as exit slips.
Ass ssm nt n R sour s
Other assessment strategies to be used include:
1. Formal and informal observations
2. Discussions, learning conversations, questioning,
conferences
3. Peer and self-assessments
4. Self-reflections (Assessment in Inquiry-Based Learning,
n.d )
R r n s
Cawn, B. (2020). Ambitious instruction: Teaching with rigor in
the secondary classroom. Solution Tree.
Assessment in Inquiry-Based Learning. (n.d.). Ophea.
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