Description
***MULTI-USE POSTER***
An interactive poster activity where students get to be the question creator! Great for warm-ups, exit tickets, informal assessing, or during small groups.
Here’s how it works: On this poster, create a specific answer to write on the corner of the poster. (Laminate this poster for durability and to be able to easily change the answer with a dry erase marker). The student's task is to create a question that leads to this answer. This activity encourages students to think critically and creatively about math concepts and promotes active engagement in learning. Challenge students to generate questions at different difficulty levels, to deepen their understanding of the material.
I encourage my students to experiment with different types of questions—multiple-choice, true/false, or open-ended. Students will record their questions on a sticky note/post it and then place their sticky on their assigned number.
Reflection:
Once students have created their questions, lead a discussion where they can share their questions with the class. Encourage them to explain their reasoning behind each question and how it relates to the answer on the poster.
Discuss the different approaches students took in creating their questions. Highlight how different questions can lead to the same answer, demonstrating the flexibility and depth of understanding in mathematical concepts.
Extension:
As an extension activity, consider having students solve each other’s questions or even swap questions with a different group. This adds another layer of engagement and allows students to experience varied perspectives.
***Alternative Use: Use this poster for students for small group instruction or one-on-one help. Have students write their questions on sticky notes and place them in designated numbered spaces on the poster. Think of these numbers like tickets at a deli counter—they indicate the order in which questions will be addressed. Once you've finished discussing one student's question, move on to the next number in the sequence on the poster. This method ensures everyone gets a turn and keeps the activity organized and engaging.
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Description
***MULTI-USE POSTER***
An interactive poster activity where students get to be the question creator! Great for warm-ups, exit tickets, informal assessing, or during small groups.
Here’s how it works: On this poster, create a specific answer to write on the corner of the poster. (Laminate this poster for durability and to be able to easily change the answer with a dry erase marker). The student's task is to create a question that leads to this answer. This activity encourages students to think critically and creatively about math concepts and promotes active engagement in learning. Challenge students to generate questions at different difficulty levels, to deepen their understanding of the material.
I encourage my students to experiment with different types of questions—multiple-choice, true/false, or open-ended. Students will record their questions on a sticky note/post it and then place their sticky on their assigned number.
Reflection:
Once students have created their questions, lead a discussion where they can share their questions with the class. Encourage them to explain their reasoning behind each question and how it relates to the answer on the poster.
Discuss the different approaches students took in creating their questions. Highlight how different questions can lead to the same answer, demonstrating the flexibility and depth of understanding in mathematical concepts.
Extension:
As an extension activity, consider having students solve each other’s questions or even swap questions with a different group. This adds another layer of engagement and allows students to experience varied perspectives.
***Alternative Use: Use this poster for students for small group instruction or one-on-one help. Have students write their questions on sticky notes and place them in designated numbered spaces on the poster. Think of these numbers like tickets at a deli counter—they indicate the order in which questions will be addressed. Once you've finished discussing one student's question, move on to the next number in the sequence on the poster. This method ensures everyone gets a turn and keeps the activity organized and engaging.
