Learning Activity

Connecting the Dots Counting 21 to 40

Subject Area

Digital Literacy and Computer Science
Mathematics

Grade(s)

K, 1

Overview

ABCya provides a fun and educational interactive game that teaches students to count by ones from another number other than 1. In this particular connect the dots, students are counting by ones from the number 21 to 40. The game provides scaffolding after wrong attempts and gives accuracy in a percentage when the dots have been connected.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): KG

MA19.K.2

Count to 100 by ones beginning with any given number between 0 and 99.

Unpacked Content

UP:MA19.K.2

Vocabulary

  • Count

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to rote count from 0 to 100 starting with any given number.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • orally count.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • Counting from 0 to 100 is a sequence and you can begin with any number.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): KG

DLCS18.K.2

Demonstrate use of input devices.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.K.2

Vocabulary

  • mouse
  • keyboard
  • screen

Knowledge

Students know:
  • input devices are used to manipulate computing devices or enter information.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use a mouse, keyboard, or other input device to navigate on computing devices and enter information.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • they may need to use other pieces of equipment to navigate, select programs, or enter information into a computing device.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): KG

DLCS18.K.12

Use a variety of digital devices, in both independent and collaborative settings.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.K.12

Knowledge

Students know:
  • basic features of various digital devices.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • use basic features of handheld/mobile devices collaboratively.
  • use basic features of handheld/mobile devices independently.
  • use basic features of desktops and laptops collaboratively.
  • use basic features of desktops and laptops independently.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • they can interact with apps on handheld devices via touch.
  • they can access programs and software on computing devices.
  • they can enter information in various ways.
Digital Literacy and Computer Science (2018) Grade(s): 1

DLCS18.1.1

Classify and sort information into logical order with and without a computer.

Unpacked Content

UP:DLCS18.1.1

Vocabulary

  • attribute

Knowledge

Students know:
  • how to identify attributes of items.
  • that attributes are used for sorting.

Skills

Students are able to:
  • identify various attributes of items.
  • sort items based on an identified attribute.

Understanding

Students understand that:
  • items can have attributes of varying types.
  • attributes can be used to group items.
  • attributes can be used to sort items and put into a specific order.

Phase

After/Explain/Elaborate
Learning Objectives

Learning Objectives

Students will be able to count from 21 to 40.

Students will be able to identify the next number in the counting sequence.

Activity Details

  1. As a whole group, small group, or individually, students will access the ABCya interactive "Connecting the Dots 21 to 40".
  2. Students will count from the given number of 21 to 40 by ones.
  3. Students will have to click on the number that correctly completes the sequence.
  4. Once all numbers have been placed correctly in sequence, the object they have "drawn" by connecting the dots will appear.
Assessment Strategies

Assessment Strategies

After the dots 21 to 40 have been connected, the percentage of the student's accuracy is displayed in the top right hand corner of the interactive. The percentage can be used as an assessment for student's understanding of counting by ones starting from a number other than 1.

Background and Preparation

Background / Preparation

Teacher Preparation:

  • Access to internet
  • Access to ABCya "Connecting the Dots 21 to 40" interactive game (all necessary updates and plug-ins installed)

Student Preparation:

  • Students can count to 40 by ones.
  • Students can use a mouse to point and click objects on the screen.

Digital Tools / Resources

ABCya Connect the Dots 21-40
https://www.abcya.com/games/connect_the_dots

Approved Date

Owner (Author)

cdillard
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