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Write! Math
Classify Your Numbers
We use numbers as symbols to represent a wide range of things like temperature (80°F), time (12:48pm), percents (40%), degrees (45°), fractions (3/8). In this activity, teams brainstorm various types1
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We use numbers as symbols to represent a wide range of things like temperature (80°F), time (12:48pm), percents (40%), degrees (45°), fractions (3/8). In this activity, teams brainstorm various types of numbers. Students work together to classify the numbers, then independently write about their number classification system.
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Map Your Mind
A mind map is a visual representation of thoughts. It includes symbols and drawings that map out thoughts and interpretations of ideas. It includes color and graphics, as well as form, to make the in1
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A mind map is a visual representation of thoughts. It includes symbols and drawings that map out thoughts and interpretations of ideas. It includes color and graphics, as well as form, to make the information memorable. It gives students a way of recording abstract information in the form of images. In this activity, students create and share their mind maps on the learning material.
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Translate the Language of Math
Math has its own symbolic language. In this activity, each student is assigned a different formula to translate into English and to teach to teammates. If it’s true that you never really know somethi1
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Math has its own symbolic language. In this activity, each student is assigned a different formula to translate into English and to teach to teammates. If it’s true that you never really know something until you teach (explain) it, then this assignment give students an opportunity to really learn about the language of math.
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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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The Sum of Its Parts
Acrostic poems use every letter of the topic word as the beginning letter for a sentence or phrase about the topic. In this activity, students create acrostic poems on a math topic and share their po1
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Acrostic poems use every letter of the topic word as the beginning letter for a sentence or phrase about the topic. In this activity, students create acrostic poems on a math topic and share their poems with the class.
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The World Without Math
A good way to learn to appreciate something we have is to speculate about how life would be if we didn’t have it. What would the world be like without math? Without calculators? Without algebra? In t1
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A good way to learn to appreciate something we have is to speculate about how life would be if we didn’t have it. What would the world be like without math? Without calculators? Without algebra? In this activity, pairs work together to list how the world would be different, then students write their own papers and share them with teammates. This activity helps students see the relevance of various mathematical inventions and concepts, and gives them cognitive practice in cause and effect.
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Industry and Environment
Human industry affects the environment. But how? For example, how does the paper industry affect the environment? The recycling industry? The oil industry? The computer industry? The fishing industry1
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Human industry affects the environment. But how? For example, how does the paper industry affect the environment? The recycling industry? The oil industry? The computer industry? The fishing industry? The construction industry? The farming industry? In this activity, students brainstorm how a given industry affects the environment and write about the two most significant impacts.
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I Want to Know
Students, like scientists, are naturally curious. In this activity, students generate questions they have about a new topic. After studying the topic, students answer their own questions. This activi1
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Students, like scientists, are naturally curious. In this activity, students generate questions they have about a new topic. After studying the topic, students answer their own questions. This activity creates interest and helps in deciding where students need attention or where their knowledge is already fairly solid.
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Evaluate It!
Do you want to know what students find easy, difficult, memorable, boring, effective, ineffective, fun, drudgery? Here’s how to find out. In this activity, students make a personal connection with th1
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Do you want to know what students find easy, difficult, memorable, boring, effective, ineffective, fun, drudgery? Here’s how to find out. In this activity, students make a personal connection with the content as they write about what they like and dislike.