Roman Numerals
Unit Author
First and Last Name
Heather Tucker
Author’s E-mail Address
[email protected]
Course Name
ED 222 - Instructional Technology
College
Butler Community College
Course Section
Instructional Technology, online, Fall 2011
Professor Name
Linda Wapelhorst
Lesson Overview
Lesson Plan Title
Roman Numerals
Curriculum-Framing Questions
Essential Question
What are Roman Numerals, what are they for, and what do
they look like?
Content Questions
What are Roman Numerals used for?
How do I read and write Roman Numerals?
How are Roman Numerals converted to Arabic numbers?
Unit Summary
Students will learn through observation and discussion what Roman Numerals are and how
they are often used. The students will learn through observation, hands on activities, and a
worksheet how to read, write, and convert Roman Numerals.
Subject Area(s) (List all subjects that apply)
Mathematics
Grade Level (Indicate all grade level(s) that your lesson targets by typing an x in front of the level.)
K-2
6-8
ESL
Gifted and Talented
X 3-5
9-12
Resource
Other:
Targeted State Frameworks/Content Standards/Benchmarks
Grade Level: 5
Standard: Number Systems and Their Properties: The student demonstrates an
understanding of the whole number system; recognizes, uses, and explains the concepts of
properties as they relate to the whole number system; and extends these properties to
integers, fractions (including mixed numbers), and decimals.
Benchmarks: recognizes Roman Numerals that are used for dates, on clock faces, and in
outlines
Student Objectives/Learning Outcomes
1.
Student will be able to identify what Roman Numerals look like; the characters used
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to show a Roman numeral.
2. Students will be able to read and write Roman Numerals from one to twenty.
3. Students demonstrate the ability to convert numerals from Roman to Arabic form and
the reverse; from Arabic into Roman.
Procedures
1. Introduce Roman Numerals and a little of the history behind them with the power point
slide show. (I used information found on the website
http://www.greatmathsgames.com/roman_numerals/roman_numerals.htm to produce a
power point for this portion of the presentation and used a picture of a clock and an
outline) During the power point presentation stop often to explain the way we identify,
count, and write Roman Numerals. Use the dry erase white board to demonstrate how
each number is written, the additive and subtractive principles, how to write the date,
and how to write large numbers (such as the year).
2. Explain that Roman Numerals can also be added together. Give examples such as X
+ III = XIII or 13, X + X = XX or 20, V + X + I = XVI or 16, and M + C + L = MCL or
1150.
3. Use the smart board connected to Quia website (http://www.quia.com/jg/66123.html)
to play interactive games, allow the students to take turns coming to the board to take
part in the activity for practice. Start with the “Flashcard” link then play the
“Matching” game and then the “Concentration game”.
4. Hand out the Roman Numeral Conversion worksheet for a class assessment. Give them
5 minutes and then begin going over the worksheet.
Approximate Time Needed
25 minutes
Prerequisite Skills
Students should be able to read, write, and count to 100 and beyond. Students should also
be able to read and write the alphabet letters relating to Roman Numerals.
Materials and Resources
Technology – Hardware (Indicate the technology(ies) with an x in front of each you are using.)
Camera
Laser Disk
VCR
X Computer(s)
Printer
Video Camera
Digital Camera
X Projection System
Video Conferencing Equip.
DVD Player
Scanner
X Other: Smart board
X Internet Connection
Television
Technology – Software (Indicate the software(s) with an x in front of each you are using.)
Database/Spreadsheet
Image Processing
Web Page Development
Desktop Publishing
X Internet Web Browser
Word Processing
E-mail Software
Multimedia
Other:
Encyclopedia on CD-ROM
Printed Materials
Power point presentation, picture of a clock with Roman
Numerals, a picture of an outline using Roman Numerals, and
Roman Numeral Conversion Worksheet. If teaching gifted
students an extension worksheet is needed.
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Supplies
Dry erase markers and board, and a screen for video display
Internet Resources
Quia.com Easy Roman Numerals game
http://www.quia.com/jg/66123.html
Others
Accommodations for Differentiated Instruction
Special Needs Learner
Slow down to make sure that each student understands fully
before going on and during the assessment interactive activity
provide one on one help. Also supply some assistance if
needed to complete the worksheet.
Non-Native English
Speaker
Speak slowly using words that are easily understood. One on
one help can be provided during the assessment activity and
worksheet time also.
Gifted Student
Provide the gifted students with an extension worksheet that
includes larger numbers to convert and some adding and
subtracting problems.
Student Assessment
To assess the students knowledge and ability to understand Roman Numerals each student
should be assessed during the interactive game activities. Each student should also hand in
a completed Roman Numeral Conversion Worksheet to be graded and worth 30 points. Each
conversion is worth 1 point and the final question where it asks the student to write today’s
date in Roman Numeral form is worth 2 points.
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