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Engaging, real-world math inquiry-based project! Concept based math inquiry is a fabulous way to engage your students in authentic inquiry with real world data analysis and fractions problem solving. The kids will love planning their own Italian style ice cream business as they learn about the gelato industry, Italian economy and research for their business and create their own store or van with a fun craftivity. Anticipate a week long investigative project.
The activities reinforce fractions through the concepts of form, function,
change and connection & related concepts of economy, profilt/loss, industry.
This resource is printable and digital. It is a 50 page inquiry based learning activity that aligns with maths strands for grades 5 & 6. You can use this for individual skill reinforcement, as part of your guided maths centres, enrichment and even a fun summative assessment. Work through the project as is or mix and match the pages that will best suit your class, allowing for differentiation. Simply print and go or use the digital version. Saves you so much planning time! UK & USA spelling.
What math skills are covered in Plan Your Ice Cream Business: A Real-World Fractions Project?
•Identifying fractions
•Drawing and writing fractions
•Equivalent fractions
•Mixed Numbers
• Improper fractions
•Reducing fractions to simplest form
•Adding fractions and mixed numbers
•Subtracting fractions and mixed numbers
Multiplying fractions
•Comparing fractions
•Ordering fractions
•Combining fractions to make equivalent fractions
Data Analysis – analysing and symthesising data/maps
More Fraction Resources!
•The Great Fractions Frenzy ( grades 3-4)
•The Great Fraction Scavenger Hunt ( grades 3-5)
•If the World Were A Village (grades 4-5)
•Finding Fractions Word Problems (grades 4-5) FREE!
•Comparing and Ordering Fractions (4-5)
More Inquiry Based Maths Projects!
•A Thanksgiving Journey – The Story of the Mayflower Crossing
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You can find many more tips and tools for concept-based inquiry in my blog, PYPteachingtools.com Take a look at this article CONCEPTS vs. TOPICS.
Enjoy!!
Susan Powers
PYPteachingtools.com
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Description
Engaging, real-world math inquiry-based project! Concept based math inquiry is a fabulous way to engage your students in authentic inquiry with real world data analysis and fractions problem solving. The kids will love planning their own Italian style ice cream business as they learn about the gelato industry, Italian economy and research for their business and create their own store or van with a fun craftivity. Anticipate a week long investigative project.
The activities reinforce fractions through the concepts of form, function,
change and connection & related concepts of economy, profilt/loss, industry.
This resource is printable and digital. It is a 50 page inquiry based learning activity that aligns with maths strands for grades 5 & 6. You can use this for individual skill reinforcement, as part of your guided maths centres, enrichment and even a fun summative assessment. Work through the project as is or mix and match the pages that will best suit your class, allowing for differentiation. Simply print and go or use the digital version. Saves you so much planning time! UK & USA spelling.
What math skills are covered in Plan Your Ice Cream Business: A Real-World Fractions Project?
•Identifying fractions
•Drawing and writing fractions
•Equivalent fractions
•Mixed Numbers
• Improper fractions
•Reducing fractions to simplest form
•Adding fractions and mixed numbers
•Subtracting fractions and mixed numbers
Multiplying fractions
•Comparing fractions
•Ordering fractions
•Combining fractions to make equivalent fractions
Data Analysis – analysing and symthesising data/maps
More Fraction Resources!
•The Great Fractions Frenzy ( grades 3-4)
•The Great Fraction Scavenger Hunt ( grades 3-5)
•If the World Were A Village (grades 4-5)
•Finding Fractions Word Problems (grades 4-5) FREE!
•Comparing and Ordering Fractions (4-5)
More Inquiry Based Maths Projects!
•A Thanksgiving Journey – The Story of the Mayflower Crossing
•
You can find many more tips and tools for concept-based inquiry in my blog, PYPteachingtools.com Take a look at this article CONCEPTS vs. TOPICS.
Enjoy!!
Susan Powers
PYPteachingtools.com
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