Weekend in the Wilderness

 

 

*This webquest is a great tool to reinforce the the following competencies in mathematics:

    -Addition and subtraction of decimals (to the hundredths place)
    -Multiplication of decimals by a one-digit number

*This webquest is appropriate for use in a fifth grade mathematics classroom.

*The following TEKS (Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills) are covered:

(5.3)Number, operation, and quantitative reasoning. The
        student adds, subtracts, multiplies, and divides to
        solve meaningful problems. The student is expected
        to:
    
        (A)  use addition and subtraction to solve problems
             involving whole numbers and decimals;
        
        (B)  use multiplication to solve problems involving
             whole numbers (no more than three digits times
             two digits without technology);
        
*Required Prior Knowledge:
Before attempting this webquest, students should be able to:
-demonstrate understanding of place value through calculation of addition and subtraction of two or more decimals
-comfortably calculate multiplication of a decimal by a one-digit whole number

*Required Prior Skills:
Before attempting this webquest, students should be able to:
-Navigate the internet with ease

*Possible Modifications:
-It is advised that students be placed in heterogeneous groups. Higher-performing students will be able to help lower-performing students.
-English language learners should be given the job of "recorder." These students should work primarily with numbers and should have little oral or written language responsibility.

-This WebQuest may also be published in 

English	Turkce
Spanish	German
Portuguese	Francais
Catalan	Greek

**This webquest is extremely beneficial because the resources used are constantly updated and maintained. They are based out of successful companies that have been around for a very long time and will hopefully continue to be successful, established companies.