Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
110 Years On
This task uses mathematical reasoning to estimate the number of descendants a girl who lived 110 years ago might have today.
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 Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
1995 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set
The 1995 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set covers the content domains of measurement, estimation, and number sense, geometry, fractions and proportionality, whole numbers, patterns, relations, and functions, and data representation, analysis, and probability, and the cognitive domain of knowing, using complex procedures, performing routine procedures, and solving problems.
This task includes:
- 23 free-response style questions
- multiple choice questions
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Source Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
1999 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set
The 1999 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set covers the content domains of algebra, measurement, geometry, fractions and number sense, and data representation, analysis, and probability, and the cognitive domain of knowing, using routine procedures, investigating and problem solving, mathematical reasoning, and communicating.
This task includes:
- 12 free-response style questions
- multiple choice questions
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Source Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set
The 2003 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set covers the content domains of patterns and relationships, geometry, data, measurement, and number, and cognitive domains of knowing facts and procedures, using concepts, solving routine problems, and reasoning.
This task includes:
- 20 free-response style questions
- multiple choice questions
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Source Trends in International Mathematics and Science Studies (TIMSS)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
2011 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set
The 2011 TIMSS Grade 8 Mathematics Set covers the domains of numbers, algebra, geometry, and data and chance.
This task includes:
- 32 free-response style questions
- multiple choice questions
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Source The Math Forum at Drexel
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 6, 7, 8 |
A Pound of Valentine’s Chocolates
In A Pound of Valentine’s Chocolates, students are asked to find how long a one pound box of chocolates should last if Isolde eats it alone. The key concepts are fractions and proportional reasoning.
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Source High Tech High School
Subject Mathematics, Science, Interdisciplinary
Grade Level 8 |
Actually, it is Rocket Science
In this task, students will explore the concepts of force and motion by working in groups to create a rocket powered by water pressure and air.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Student Work: 3 examples
3. Additional Resources: Learning goals, CA state standards, timeline
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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 |
Air in Soil
This task (in PALM and in PALS) focuses on the Structure of the Earth System. Students must follow an experiment to calculate the percent of air in a soil sample, and then design another experiment to determine the amount of water in a sample.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
4. Scored Student Work
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Source Bowland Maths (UK)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 5, 6, 7, 8 |
Bunting
This task requires students to calculate the amount of material needed to make enough bunting to circle a yard.
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)
Subject Mathematics
Grade Level 8 |
Can They Compare
In this task, students must calculate which of two boys runs further and then the percentage one runs of the other's distance.
This task includes:
1. Task Description
2. Teacher Instructions
3. Scoring Rubric
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