Student or Learner Engaging Students in Math Presented

Student or Learner? Engaging Students in Math Presented by Heather Sparks, NBCT

Let’s Describe a… Student ◦ ◦ ◦ Passive Bored Told what to think Typically unmotivated Focused on the grade Learner ◦ Active ◦ Engaged ◦ An independent thinker ◦ Internally motivated ◦ Focused on the learning

Communicate Mathematical Thinking Copy Me! Color Tile Riddles

Analyze & Evaluate PIG Closest to 100 How Much Is Your Name Worth? Measurement Challenge

PIG The goal of the game is to be the first player to reach 100. On your turn, roll the dice as many times as you would like, mentally keeping a running total of the sum. When you decide to stop rolling, record your total for that turn and add it to the total from any previous turns. If a 1 comes up on one of the dice, your turn is over and you score 0 points for that round. If you roll a 1 on both dice, you lose your turn and ALL points.

Closest to 100 Roll a die. Decide if the number represents 10 or 1. For example, if you roll a 4, you must decide if you would like 4 or 40 points. Pass the die to the next player who also rolls once and decides how many points. After each turn, add your points. Play 7 rounds (you must play all rounds) The player who is closest to 100 (above or below) after 7 rounds wins!

How much is your name worth? A=. 01 B=. 02 C=. 03 D=. 04 E=. 05 F=. 06 G=. 07 H=. 08 I=. 09 J=. 10 K=. 11 L=. 12 M=. 13 N=. 14 O=. 15 P=. 16 Q=. 17 R=. 18 S=. 19 T=. 20 U=. 21 V=. 22 W=. 23 X=. 24 Y=. 25 Z=. 26

Measurement Challenge Find as many 7” objects as you can in 5 minutes.

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