Block Math Projects

Students will use a Mad Libs™ style template to create a word problem that will create an equation/inequality that uses distributive property. On this poster project, they will write out the story problem they create, the matching equation/inequality, show their work for solving (optional: two ways), and graph their solution. The fun of the project is personalizing their story problems by incorporating names and objects they choose, sometimes theming it to a particular interest. Enjoy!

Students create a treasure map on a coordinate plane while demonstrating understanding of subtracting (and adding negatives), multiplying, and using absolute value to calculate distance with positive and negative numbers. A fun and creative way to connect movement on a number line with each of these operations. Meets 3 Common Core standards Students usually need about 3-4 hours/class days to complete Included: * Student-facing instructions and grading rubric with google doc comments for teacher

Students show that they can identify radius/diameter and calculate circumference/area of circles with a wintery flair in this fun project! Included: * Teacher Plan * Student examples * Student-facing instructions and scoring guide * Circle Template * Key

This is essentially a choose your own adventure story, but instead of "choosing", students spin a probability wheel to decide the fate of the story. Students love being creative with this and the math comes in on the second part of the activity when they read each other's stories. Students will calculate compound probabilities by multiplying fractions. Enjoy! Included: Student-facing Instructions and Story-board style template Blank 1-page printable booklet (to assemble) Blank probability wheels

I use this at the beginning of the year for 7th graders, to get a refresher on Order of Operations, but also as a get-to-know-you activity. Students get to add facts about themselves and their likes/dislikes, as well as some art/creativity. They will create their own expression to solve. Included: * Student-facing instruction page and grading rubric *Optional expression template * Teacher and Student examples * Teacher-facing Google doc comments with explanation and other insights Needed: * Col