Worksheets. NCTM Illuminations. Building Connections This lesson focuses on having students make connections among different classes of polynomial functions by exploring the graphs of the functions. The questions in the activity sheets allow students to make connections between the x-intercepts of the graph of a polynomial and the polynomial's factors. This activity is designed for students who already have a strong understanding of linear functions, some knowledge of quadratic functions, and what is meant by a polynomial function. Counting Embedded Figures This grades 7-12 activity allows students to look for patterns within the given data.
The Devil and Daniel Webster Adapted from Navigating through Algebra in Grades 9–12, this lesson allows students to examine a recursive sequence in a game between the Devil and Daniel Webster. Explorations with Chance In this lesson, students analyze the fairness of certain games by examining the probabilities of the outcomes.
Exploring Linear Data Birthday Paradox Allow Me 2 Reiterate. Kuta Software. Technology Ideas. Google Docs. Educreations. Poll Everywhere. Math Nspired Lessons. Videos. Mathematics in Movies. Dan Meyer's Three-Act Math Tasks. Khan Academy. Teaching Ideas/Blogs. 4 Steps to Create Math Performance Tasks. Finding math performance tasks for your classroom can be difficult.
And even when a performance task is found it does not match up with your needs.One solution is to create your own. This template will save you time and effort. Step 1: Get an Idea This may be the most difficult part of the task or the most fun. Depends on how you look at the situation. These questions will help you find your idea if you are stuck.What do you want students to be able to do? For example, I noticed today that my students found the domino example for π day intriguing. Step 2: Clarify the Performance Task Within the template you will find prompts ensuring your task is complete. Choose a product for your students. Take a minute and check off the Mathematical Practices your task will include. Remember to think through the goals for your students. Step 3: Prepare for Success Prerequisite Skills Being realistic about what your students know and need to know is essential.
Quality Questions Think through your task. Her Mathness. So what actually happened in The Class that Nobody Wanted? Encouraged by how intrigued the students were by the Illustrative Mathematics composite figures task on the first day, I decided to continue with the activity the following day, allowing the students to self-select groups. I created a worksheet to give them more workspace, and brought in the group whiteboards – always a hit. I also invited my colleague and mentor into the room for suggestions and feedback. When the students came in, I distributed the worksheets, went over the formulas for area, perimeter and circumference that they would need, and instructed them to select one of the shapes to work on as a group. The level of engagement in the room was complete and palpable. Because the composites were squares and circles, because the length of each square was a friendly unit of one, and probably because there were no variables or exponents, the task was not intimidating to the students.
Dave Sladkey. Dan Meyer. Math Tasks. MAP Assessment Tasks. CCSS Algebra (6-12) Tasks. Inside Math: Problems of the Month. Problem solving is the cornerstone of doing mathematics. A problem that you can’t solve in less than a day is usually a problem that is similar to one that you have solved before. But in real life, a problem is a situation that confronts you and you don’t have an idea of where to even start.
If we want our students to be problem solvers and mathematically powerful, we must model perseverance and challenge students with non-routine problems. Administrators, teachers and parents should facilitate and support students in the process of attacking and reasoning about the problems. The solution is not as important as the process of problem solving. Struggling to get started is a natural part of learning to problem-solve. The educator or parent should not be impatient with the student’s struggle. The principal should embrace the concept of problem solving and model problem-solving leadership, being a facilitator of non-routine problems. Algebra Tasks by Howard County Public Schools. Balanced Assessment by Harvard. Lesson Plans. CCSS: Mathematics Assessment Project. NCTM Illuminations Lessons.