Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Fares not Fair
In this task, students must calculate a fair fare increase.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
Fruit Pies
In this task, students must calculate the maximum pies possible out of the given amount of supplies.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Engineering, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Gaga Pit
In this task, students will become carpenters and create their own play arena for the Israeili game "Gaga", which is similar to dodgeball.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work:13 examples
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Golden Rectangles
In this task, students must determine the largest area of land that can be plotted in a field and answer accompanying questions.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Heat Retention
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of Heat Transfer. Students must test, measure, and graph their findings to determine which of four substances would be the best as a heat mass.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 7, 8 |
Hot Under the Collar
In this task, students must convert temperatures from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 7, 8 |
Ice Cream
In this task, students must calculate the quantity of ice cream to buy as well as the expected profit.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task
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Source Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)
Subject Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Ice Melting
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of the Transfer of Energy. Students must design a way to investigate whether various materials can prevent heat gain in frozen water.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
In Bartering for Bananas
In Bartering for Bananas, students are asked to find how many bananas Byron can get with his five fish.
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Judo Math
In this task, students will take place in a new math program which is more individualized and set at their own learning pace rather than the entire class moving forward at the same speed.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work
3. Video
4. Additional Resources
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