Vicki Gold

2/5 and 2/7 and 2/9

Computer Science - C++ - 667

LESSON 16c:  Projects

Mass Curriculum Standards:

· Standard 1: Demonstrate proficiency in the use of computers and applications as well as an understanding of concepts underlying hardware, software, and connectivity.

· Standard 2: Demonstrate responsible use of technology and an understanding of ethics and safety issues in using electronic media.

Math Standards

International Society of Technology Education (ISTE):

Information Literacy Standards:

· Standard 6 – Mathematics instructional programs should focus on solving problems as part of understanding mathematics so that all students

· Build new mathematical knowledge through their work with problems

· Develop a disposition to formulate, represent, abstract, and generalize in situations within and outside mathematics

· Apply a wide variety of strategies to solve problems and adapt the strategies to new situations

· Monitor and reflect on their mathematical thinking in solving problems produce other creative works.

· Standard 6 – Students use technology resources for solving problems and making informed decisions.

· Students employ technology in the development of strategies for solving problems in the real world.

Technology Foundation Standards for Students:

· Standard 3 – Students use technology tools to enhance learning, increase productivity, and promote creativity. Students use productivity tools to collaborate in constructing technology-enhanced models, prepare publications

Learning Objective: 

· For students to learn how to use a top down approach to solve complicated problems.

· For students to learn how to break up a problem into doable steps.

· For students to articulate these steps to a non-technical manager.

Learning Experience:

· Technology of the Day

· Students who need to complete any undone assignment will go directly to their computers

· Students will continue to work in their groups to create a proposal and design specification for presentation on 2/15.

· Students to work on the Sun tutorials for Applets and Swing Classes

Assessment is based on: