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Write! Math
Explain the Need
Why, why, why? Why do we need math? Why do we need to learn base two? Why do we need integers? Sound familiar? In this activity, students explore the need for learning about mathematics.
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Teach Texts
Wouldn’t it be fun for students to present their own math books to younger students? In this activity, pairs write a book for younger students then share their math books with younger students.
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Share Yesterday's Class
Review, anticipatory set, warm-up, getting focused: whatever you call it, five minutes of writing about yesterday’s math learning is a great way to start math and to help students build understanding1
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Review, anticipatory set, warm-up, getting focused: whatever you call it, five minutes of writing about yesterday’s math learning is a great way to start math and to help students build understanding of facts, ideas and vocabulary about the previous day’s work. In this activity, students discuss and write about what they learned the prior day.
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Design a Brochure
Designing a brochure requires the integration of writing and graphic design skills. In this activity, pairs make a brochure on a math topic, then share their brochures with classmates.
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Elaborate on Alternatives
“I did that another way, but I got the same answer,” says the student. “Great,” says the teacher. “Can you explain your thinking to us?” The teacher knows that there is more than one mental path thro1
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“I did that another way, but I got the same answer,” says the student. “Great,” says the teacher. “Can you explain your thinking to us?” The teacher knows that there is more than one mental path through the mathematical mind. In this writing assignment, students develop their mathematical intelligence as they brainstorm alternative routes to solving a problem and assess the relative merits of two alternate routes.
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Learn from Homework
Use this activity to review, check for understanding, and pinpoint areas of difficulty for students. In this activity, students write about their most difficult homework problem, share their difficul1
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Use this activity to review, check for understanding, and pinpoint areas of difficulty for students. In this activity, students write about their most difficult homework problem, share their difficulties with teammates, then work together as a team to solve the difficulties.
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Job Interviews
Many jobs require high levels of mathematical skills. Have students explore career opportunities and make the connection between math and the real world with this writing activity. In this activity,1
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Many jobs require high levels of mathematical skills. Have students explore career opportunities and make the connection between math and the real world with this writing activity. In this activity, students interview a person with a math-related career and share their interviews with classmates.
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Perform Your Math
Incorporate the multiple intelligences as you have students perform their math. In this activity each team creates a skit, puppet show, dance, song, pantomime or charade to illustrate a math concept.1
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Incorporate the multiple intelligences as you have students perform their math. In this activity each team creates a skit, puppet show, dance, song, pantomime or charade to illustrate a math concept. Students describe their performance, their individual contribution, and assess their own performance.
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Real-Life Applications
“Why do I need to learn this? Will I ever use it in real life?” In this activity, teams create a word web of ideas illustrating the real-life applications of the math content. Students then write abo1
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“Why do I need to learn this? Will I ever use it in real life?” In this activity, teams create a word web of ideas illustrating the real-life applications of the math content. Students then write about three real-life applications and share their writing with teammates.
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Compare and Contrast
Comparing and contrasting is one of the most fundamental thinking skills. When students compare and contrast in math, they carefully examine the relation of two math topics. In this activity, student1
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Comparing and contrasting is one of the most fundamental thinking skills. When students compare and contrast in math, they carefully examine the relation of two math topics. In this activity, students analyze two math topics as they compare and contrast them with regard to specific characteristics. Students use this exercise as the basis for a compare and contrast paper.