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Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4, 5, 6, 7

Counting Trees

In this task, students must develop and explain a method for counting the amount of trees in a diagram. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

Source
The Math Forum at Drexel

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
3, 4, 5

Dad’s Cookies

In Dad’s Cookies, students are asked to figure out how many cookies Dad baked for the family before they ate them all. The key concepts are fractions and addition.

This task includes:

  • Problem  
  • Teacher Packet - the teacher packet provides an "answer check" and a range of sample solutions.
  • Scoring Rubric 
  • Scenario - the scenario provides a story to help introduce the problem in a way that makes the mathematics as relevant as possible.

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4, 5

Day Out

In this task, students must answer questions regarding survey results of where to go for a field trip. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4

Family Time - What's It Cost?

In this task, students will act as travel agents and plan an entire weekend vacation for a family. This will culminate in a presentation of the activities and prices.

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, budget checklist, weekend schedule checklist, vacation planning journal, rubrics, web resources, guide to managing the process

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4

Fiscal Resposibility

In this task, students will collaborate with local bank employees in learning financial responsibility. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, evaluations and rubrics, checklists, learning log, guide to managing the process

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM), Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
4

Floating Pencil

This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the knowledge of Matter and Its Tranformations. Students must record the length of the pencil suspended in both fresh water and salt water that is unsubmerged, and determine if the unmarked sample is salt water or fresh water. Lastly, students will predict the outcome of adding salt to the salt water sample. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
5. Technical Quality Info

Source
West Virginia Teach21 Project Based Learning

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4

From Our Class to Yours

In this task, students will be a part of the Books of Hope project and create a math book exploring geometry and fractions that will be used by children in Uganda. 

This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Additional Resources: Standards, mini lesson, timeline, fraction quiz, rubrics, checklists, vocabulary sheet, journal prompts, guide to managing the process

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4, 5, 6, 7

German or English

In this task, students must determine if a blank line of text is more likely to be German or English. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

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

Source
Bowland Maths (UK)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
4, 5, 6, 7

Hilbre Island

In this task, students must calculate the most favorable time to visit the island. 

This task includes: 
1. Task Description 
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Progression Guide
4. Scored Student Work
5. PowerPoint of Task

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