To summarize a unit of problem solving, a group of students had to design their own uniform motion problem. They had to challenge their peers, check and assess their peer solutions and present their own solution using at least 2 different strategies. We also had a peer assessment to get a feedback about the process and reflect on their own work. It was a fascinating learning process.
Use the following links to review some of their work :
Problem 1, Problem 2, Problem 3 , Problem 4 , Problem 5
Ask your child to find a unique string of prime numbers that can be multiplied to produce the original number and is called The Prime Factorization of a Number. You can also question them what a tree has to do with it.
Since the students like interactive activities, we have decided that every student will prepare an activity once a week. The activity will include planning, designing and has to be related to the current material or math in general.
Today, we had the first activity that was related to our first mathematical investigation – The Family Of Polygons.
I was very impressed. He did an amazing job!
Can’t wait for the next one.
During our first investigation that contained five different problems, we focused on understanding the properties of polygons that affect their shape, special relationship among angles and the properties needed to construct polygons. Summarizing the investigation, the students had to draw geometric shapes, subject to constraints, using a ruler and protractor.
Once in a while, after a hard work in class, we take some time to play games which involve creativity, mathematical skills, riddles, problem solving etc. Our last game day was very productive. I had a chance to play with students that developed a new game, using a deck of cards. Although it was very challenging, we had such a great time and definitely have our skills developed.
I was amazed to see our students’ attitude while visiting Indian Community School (ICS). We attended an English and Science classes, spent some time outside, taking measurements such as wind speed, air temperature, humidity, using different tools and finally record the collected data in a report card. I was proud to watch our students collaborating with other students and participating in those activities.
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The Athletic
An athlete is able to jump FOREVER. However, every time that she jumps, she gets a bit more tired, and every jump goes ½ as far as of her prior jump. Now, for her very first jump, she goes ½ of a foot. On her second jump, she goes ¼ a of a foot, and so on and so forth. The beginning of her journey is shown in the gif below.
How many jumps does it take for her to travel 1 foot?
We had an amazing week – the students worked very well, performed their math skills, supported each other and maintained a great atmosphere in class.
Today we decided to have A MATH GAME DAY .
We played FRACTION WAR card game and FRACTION DOMINO
We had a great time and practiced some skills as well.
Part of today’s lesson we dealt with different kinds of problems that require fractions’ understanding and techniques . I was thrilled to watch the student enjoying, collaborating, building strategies, debating and discussing optional solutions respectfully.
Hello Everyone,
Today as an opening activity we dealt with two word problems : “Two buckets” and The “mangoes problem” . The activities were done in groups of 3-4 students. I was very impressed by the group’s collaboration, brainstorming and creative problem solving. A variety of solutions were presented by the groups.
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