Sets & Subsets on Kid Pix
Submitted by: Sophie Whitehead
Grade Level: 2
Brief Description:
Use Kid Pix to teach the math concepts of sets, subsets and attributes.
Learning outcomes:
Students will demonstrate knowledge of fractions by illustrating fractions as parts
of a whole and part of a set. Students will also identify objects that have a given
attribute and identify a subset that corresponds to that set.
Time required for lesson:
30-40 minutes
Materials/resources:
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Computer for each student
Kid Pix Deluxe 3 program
Printer & paper
Technology Resources:
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Computer lab - one computer per student
Kid Pix Deluxe 3 Program on each computer
Projector and camera (such as an ELMO) to demonstrate lesson
Pre-activities
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Students have been introduced to sets and subsets through materials
from the district adopted curriculum.
Students know that sets are a collection of well-defined objects that can
be counted.
Teacher has explained and demonstrated with student input that a subset
is a set within a set.
Activities:
Teacher demonstrates lesson either in the classroom prior to computer lab time
before students attempt assignment. (If teacher demonstrates in the lab, time will
be more limited.):
1. Teacher asks if there are questions as she demonstrates.
2. Teacher logs into the computer and clicks on the Kid Pix Deluxe 3
program. Students watch monitor to see demonstration.
3. Teacher shows students the different tools that students will be using: The
Stamps and Sticker tools to make the initial sets and the Pencil tool will be
utilized to create the subsets.
4. Demonstrate making a set and subsets. For example, the teacher uses
the stamp tool to create a set of various bugs. Using the pencil, she may
circle a subset of 8 beetles, another subset of 3 butterflies and a final set
of 3 bees.
Students create their own sets and subset:
1. Students go to computers, log in and click on Kid Pix Deluxe 3:
2. Teacher assists students in remembering the steps they are supposed to
take.
3. Students draw a set of any stamp or sticker images they choose. The
only rule is that the collection of objects must all have something in
common (i.e. “sports items”, “flowers”, or “things that fly”).
4. Once the students fill the page with a set, they may pencil in subsets
within the sets.
5. Print work, don’t save - unless time is limited. Students should be able to
complete expected assignment in 30 minutes.
6. Later, teacher grades product according to rubric. (See assessment
section)
Assessment
Teacher uses rubric below to assess mastery of understanding each fraction
assignment.
4 = Illustration accurately represents the stated set: A full collection of
understandable objects. There are at least two subsets within the set.
3 = Illustration somewhat skewed, but sets are accurate. It represents a subset.
2 = Attempt is made, but sets are not complete. Subset is somewhat
represented.
1 = Attempted, but overall inaccuracies.
0 = Assignment not attempted