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This is a supplemental activity to any Common Core Curriculum that teaches Mathematical Practice 3: Construct Viable Arguments and Critique the Reasoning of Others. This activity can be taught in small groups or whole group. First, the students read the problem (purposely solved incorrectly). The students have to "construct a viable argument", as stated in the standard, to prove or disprove the problem. They have to justify their answers in writing and in a picture, identify the mistake and solv

This 4-step process will help students solve word problems in math. It helps students break down the problem so it is easier to understand.

This is a performance task for students to practice finding the area of a space. It is open ended so that students can practice the skill at their own level. First, the students color code 3 different kinds of trees. They color a space in the grid for each tree type. They multiply the side lengths and find the area of each tree type. Then they add everything to solve how may trees are in their lot altogether. There is also a space for them to explain their thinking and how they solved the proble