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Looking to EXTEND your thinkers? Does your data shows your students met the target and are ready for more? This packet is filled with activities that not only challenge, but bring the fun back into math. This format has students starting with a required activity that mirrors a typical target-based extends problem. Next students have options to choose to do 3 more activities that challenge students thinking in a truly engaging way. The main page contains the overview for the packet.
Student's activities include:
-Interpreting a mixed number as a decimal and explaining the choice.
-Comparing two decimals using a visual model. The model is incorrect and students need to explain why it is wrong.
-Students pick 10 items they think weigh the same and use a DIGITAL SCALE to measure them to the nearest hundredth. Students order the items from lightest to heaviest.
-Students create number sentences based on their 10 items.
-Students play two digital online games supporting their learning of decimals.
-Students use a website to compare Olympic times of winning countries and compare the times.
-Students create two story problems based on their Olympic findings.
-Students bring their story problem to life using a creativity app or website.
4.NF.6 & 4.NF.7