Teaching an AI to recognise fractions
In this lesson plan, students represent fractions and use the Teachable Machine artificial intelligence (AI) to recognise quarter, half, three-quarters and full. This lesson was inspired by Libby Spencer, Classroom Teacher, Pilgrim School, South Australia.
Additional details
| Year band(s) | 3-4 |
|---|---|
| Content type | Lesson ideas |
| Format | Web page |
| Core and overarching concepts | Privacy and security, Digital systems, Data representation |
| Australian Curriculum Digital Technologies code(s) |
AC9TDI4P06
Use the core features of common digital tools to create, locate and communicate content, following agreed conventions
AC9TDI4K03
Recognise different types of data and explore how the same data can be represented differently depending on the purpose
AC9TDI4P07
Use the core features of common digital tools to share content, plan tasks, and collaborate, following agreed behaviours, supported by trusted adults
AC9TDI4P09
Identify what personal data is stored and shared in their online accounts and discuss any associated risks |
| Technologies & Programming Languages | Artificial Intelligence |
| Keywords | digital tools, teachable machine |
| Integrated, cross-curriculum, special needs | Mathematics |
| Organisation | ESA |
| Copyright | Creative Commons Attribution 4.0, unless otherwise indicated. |
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