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Pokemon Elementary Mathematics: Self-Paced Quest for the Multiplication Badge

In this 3-week course, middle graders will write Algebraic Expressions of 6 Pokémon Hit Points, along with construction of a technique to multiply 2-by-3 integers, Fractions and Word Problems to earn the rigorous Multiplication Badge!
Mr.Hamilton
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What's included

0 pre-recorded lessons
3 weeks
of teacher support
1 year access
to the content
Homework
1 hour per week. Practice
Assessment
Pre-Test Post-Test Informal Assessment PDF Worksheet
Grading
Grading: Total of 30 math related problem solving to improve technical methods to solve problems Total Questions: 30 A) Honors: 26-30/30 B) Advancing: 21-25/30 C) Passing: 20/30 D) Needs Work: 0-19/30 and I suggest practicing more and watching videos. Multiplication Badge is the Certificate of Completion

Class Experience

US Grade 5 - 6
Intermediate - Advanced Level
What type of content will I provide?
Interaction (Graphics), Video, Messages and Assessments (PDF Document)

How often content will be shared?
Content will be shared per week in a total of 3 weeks. If learners choose to advance there will be a personalize set of assignments to meet their interactive needs. 
What assignments (if any) will be included?
Week One Assignments:
 
1. Send an Introduction chat discussion regarding prior knowledge.
2. Provide Instructions about the Course and materials (pencil and paper) to use and selection of graphics below: 
Pre-Test 
3. Selection of Pokemon Trainer, 
4. Selection of Side Kick Pokemon, and 6 Pokemon, and Tracking Log. 
5. Write out the 6 Pokemon into the Tracking log and determine the Pokemon Hits Points using an Algebraic Expression 
6. Work on a Practice Worksheet for Mission

Week Two Assignments: (Interaction with Teacher)
1.	Post-Test
2.	Work on an Informal Assessment for Hau Battle (Interaction with Teacher)
Week Three Assignments: (Interaction with Teacher
1.	Work on an Informal Assessment for Battle against Dana (Interaction with Teacher and Video to learn about Fractions)
2.	Work on an Informal Assessment for Battle against Brock (Interaction with Teacher and Video to learn about Word Problems)

What learners will be asked to do in class?
1.	Follow Instructions/Share Discussion
2.	Take a Pre-test
3.	Watch a Video
4.	Read about Scenario
5.	Selection of Character and Pokemon
6.	Watch a Video
7.	Writing out expressions that represent multiplication and algebra. 
8.	Complete a practice worksheet
9.	Take a Post-Test
10.	After watching Practice Video, Complete Scenario with Informal Assessment: 2-by-2 or 2-by-3
11.	After watching Practice Video, Complete Scenario with Informal Assessment: Fractions
12.	After watching Practice Video, Complete Scenario with Informal Assessment: Word Problems
Weekly Breakdown describing topics covered each week?
1.	Week One Assignments:
I.	Course Intro Expectations/Rules of Learning Game
II.	Pre-Test (Assessment)
III.	Video to inform learners to do the following:
IV.	Selection of Pokemon Trainer, 
V.	Selection of Side Kick Pokemon, and 6 Pokemon, and Tracking Log. 
VI.	Writing out Multiplication algorithms and expressions to solve for a Pokemon Hit Points
VII.	Write out the 6 Pokemon into the Tracking log 
VIII.	Determine the Pokemon Hits Points using an Algebraic Expression
IX.	Work on a Practice Worksheet for Mission

2.	Week Two Assignments: Multiplication, Fraction, and Word Problems
I.	Work on Post-Test
II.	Short Video of Multiplying 2-by-2 digits
III.	Work on an Informal Assessment for Hau Battle (Interaction with Teacher)

3.	Week 3 Assignments: Fractions &Word Problems
I.	Short Video of Multiplying fractions.
II.	Work on an Informal Assessment for Battle against Dana (Interaction with Teacher and Video to learn about Fractions).
III.	Short Video of words problems with multiplication.
IV.	Work on an Informal Assessment for Battle against Brock (Interaction with Teacher and Video to learn about Word Problems).


Detail Course Outline: Most of the course will be delivered with Instructions, Graphics, Video, Assessment, and Interaction
a) Content Outline (Week 1)
i.	Introduction
ii.	Pre-Test
iii.	Video
iv.	Interaction
v.	(Video of Learning Repetitive Addition)
vi.	Rules of using The Learning Game  (Video with Tracking Log)
vii.	(Video)
viii.	Interaction (Selection of Pokemon)
ix.	Complete Assignment of Writing out Expression

b) Content Outline (Week 2)
i.	(Interaction with Teacher)
ii.	Work on Post-Test
iii.	Work on an Informal Assessment for Hau Battle (Interaction with Teacher)


c) Content Outline (Week 3)
i.	(Interaction with Teacher)
ii.	(Video to learn about Fractions) 
Work on an Informal Assessment for Battle against Dana
(Interaction with Teacher)
iii.	(Video to learn about Fractions) 
Work on an Informal Assessment for Battle against Brock

Curriculum Scope:
(Class 1, Week 1-2) Gain Attention:
Example Pacing: 8:00 A.M. – 8:10 A.M.  
Welcome Students! 
Ask a question to start a discussion
Has anyone ever multiplied?
Has anyone ever heard of Algebra? 
Inform learners of objectives
Example Pacing:  8:10 A.M.-8:15 A.M. 
Tell Learners:
Learners should be able to improve 1 approach to solving a multiplication problem. 
Learners should be able to improve 1 approach to solving an Algebraic Expression problem. 
Stimulate recall of prior knowledge:
Example Pacing: 8:15 A.M.-8:30 A.M.
Choose either to multiply or do algebra  
To achieve learning objective, it is helpful to gather paper, and pencil to make notes of how to approach solving the problem.
Provide 6 question pre-test for learners to solve.
Present the content:
Example Pacing: 8:30 A.M. – 8:45 A.M.
Using a video:
Present learners with a map and the rules of the game. 
Present a word problem that represent multiplication and complete the problem. 
Present a word problem that represent Algebra and complete the problem.
Provide Guidance:
Example Pacing: 8:45 A.M.-8:55 A.M.
Calling on each learner to:
Choose their sidekick Pokemon, 5 other Pokemon, and place on the map. 
Learners need to type on chat: Pokemon Health Tracking on the log. 
(Class 2, Week 2-3) Elicit Performance: 
Example Pacing: 8:00 A.M.-8:55 A.M.
Provide a mission that involves a math problem related to a real-world situation. Learners must work together to complete the mission.
Providing The Pokemon Health Tracking Log
Inform learners to record health of their Pokemon  
Provide Feedback:
Show learners how to solve the problem if incorrectly answered. 
Assess Performance:  
Mark the problem they incorrectly solve and keep track of incorrect Pokemon. 
(Class 3, Week 3-5) Enhance retention and learning transfer:
Example Pacing:  8:00a.m.-8:55a.m.
6 question post-tests for learners to solve
Gym Battle would be a post-test to measure learners’ progress.
Week 1
Objectives: After completing this lesson, the learner should be able to Understand Learning Game.
Content Outline
Video
PDF File
Pretest: 
☐3 Multiplication Questions related to: fraction, order of operation and word problem.
☐3 Algebra Questions related to: variables, fractions, and word problem.
The Learning Game 
Interaction, Graphics, Video or Assessments
Interaction
Graphics: 
Assessments 
Video/Assessment/Interaction
Week 2: 
Objectives: After completing this lesson, the learner should be able to Complete the Mission.
Content Outline
 Video
The Learning Game
PDF File
Interaction, Graphics, Video or Assessments
Video/Assessment/Interaction/
Week 3
Objectives: After completing this lesson, the learner should be able to: Improve 1 approach to solving a multiplication or algebra problem to earn Multiplication Badge	
Content Outline
Post-Test
☐3 Multiplication Questions related to: 
fraction, order of operation and 
word problem.
☐3 Algebra Questions related to: variables, fractions, and word problem.
Course Resources
☐Pre/Post PDF Document
☐Pokemon Health Point Track Log
☐Mission/Battle Questions

Sequence:
Course will follow this Sequential Format
Week 1: 30-55 minutes
Instructions: 10 minutes
Video: approximately 2 minutes 
Assignment: 15
Interaction: 3 minutes
Instructions: 5 minutes
Video: approximately 2 minutes
Assignment: 15 minutes
Interaction: 3 minutes
Week 2: 30-55minutes
Instructions: 4 minutes 
Video: approximately 19 seconds
Assignment: 15 minutes
Interaction: 2
Week 3: 30-55 minutes
Instructions: 4 minutes
Video: approximately 2 minutes
Assignment: 15 minutes
Interaction:  2 minutes
Instructions: 4 minutes
Video: approximately 2 minutes
Assignment: 15 minutes
Interaction: 4 minutes

Interaction Expectations
Week: 1
Selection of a Trainer name and interaction to know it’s a person present (Confidentiality)
Selection of a Side Kick Pokemon
Selection of 5 addition Pokemon 
Completion of Mission

Week: 2
Post Test
Defeat 1 Trainer

Week: 3 
Defeat 1 Mythical trainers and Gym Leader Brock to receive the Multiplication Badge (Certificate of Completion)

Pacing: Explain in Curriculum but estimated time to complete can be broken down into two days per week depending on the needs of the learner. 

Week 1: 30-55 minutes
Week 2: 30-55 minutes
Week 3: 30-55 minutes

Grading: Total of 30 math related problem solving to improve technical methods to solve problems
Total Questions: 30

A) Honors: 26-30/30
B) Advancing: 21-25/30
C) Passing: 20/30
D) Needs Work: 0-19/30 and I suggest practicing more and watching videos.

Other Details

Pre-Requisites
Addition Knowledge with Fractions Ability to read word problems at the 4th grade level
Supply List
Paper
Pencil
Language of Instruction
English
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree in Education from Western Governors University
Bachelor's Degree in Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences from University of South Florida
Math Coursework
Completion of College Algebra, Statistics, Pre-Calculus/Trigonometry, and Calculus. 
Advanced Expertise: Instructional Design Research with Math
K-6 FTCE Elementary Mathematics Passed

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