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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

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
8

Kilometers per Mile

In this task, students must work on converting miles to kilometers and vice versa.

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

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Math (PALM)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
8

Laps, Miles, and Kilometers

In this task, students must convert distances with various measurements in order to answer the accompanying questions. 

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

Source
World Class Arena Limited (WCAL)

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

Mathematics Example Questions

This task includes two sample math problems from World Class Arena Limited (WCAL). The task includes the answers to the sample questions.

Source
The Math Forum at Drexel

Subject
Mathematics

Grade Level
6, 7, 8

Measuring Melons

In Measuring Melons students will use algebra to determine how much a melon weighs.

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Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Middle NCTM Activity - Air Temperature

This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Atmosphere Unit. Students will calculate the average daily temperature. 

This task includes:  
1. Student Instructions

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Middle NCTM Activity - Clinometer

This task is from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Earth Systems Unit. Students will draw shapes out of the given angles using strings. 

This task includes:  
1. Student Instructions

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Middle NCTM Activity - Rainfall

This task from PALS and was previously part of Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Atmosphere Unit. Students will calculate the amount of rainfall since the last measurement. 

This task includes:  
1. Student Instructions

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Middle NCTM Activity - Soil Moisture

This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Soils Unit. Students will write an equation to help them make various measurements of soil. 

This task includes:  
1. Student Instructions

Source
Performance Assessment Links in Science (PALS)

Subject
Science, Mathematics, Interdisciplinary

Grade Level
5, 6, 7, 8

Middle NCTM Activity - Soil Temperature

This task is from PALS and was previously part of the Global Learning and Observations to Benefit the Environment (GLOBE)'s Soils Unit. Students will record the tmeperature of soil samples. 

This task includes:  
1. Student Instructions

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