M Knox

Help students engage in problem based learning with practical math tasks that follow the common core method of assessment. This slide show contains two division math tasks and two multi-operational math tasks. Both task pairs involve the use of technology in the classroom. I use these types of activities with my 5th grade Math classes 3 days a week. The students so look forward to solving another "adult" problem that they are disappointed when we have to do something else. Typically, I

Math tasks designed to develop critical thinking skills can be difficult to implement. Often a teacher struggles with creative and meaningful approaches to catch students' attention. These math tasks are created to catch students' attention and give them a path to develop critical thinking skills using the Common Core math practices.