Workshop 4

Writing Formulas Representing Numerical Patterns; Formulas for Determining Perimeter, Circumference, Area, and Volume

The hands-on modeling methods for teaching the meaning of the formula for determining perimeter, circumference, area, and volume adds excitement and interest to your measuring unit.  This workshop is for anyone who wants to end their struggle with formulas!

The concepts taught at this workshop are mapped to student expectations from Principles and Standards for School Mathematics, 2000, page 398. 

Students will:

• write formulas for increasing numerical patterns;
• understand and use formulas to determine perimeter, circumference, and area of plane figures;
• understand and use formulas to determine surface area and volume of three-dimensional figures.

Literature Connection:  Mouse Count / Sir Cumference and the Round Table

Who Should Attend This One Day Workshop:  3rd - 6th grade teachers and all support staff

Teachers will receive:  table of measures, student dictionary with activity workbook

Please bring:    2 inch 3-ring binder, 15 feet of string, 75 unlined 3 by 5 cards, scissor, 100 popsicle sticks, tacky putty, black permanent marker, 20 sheets of colored construction paper, tape, paper clips, glue stick, 10 tabbed dividers