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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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 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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