M Knox

These 7 math tasks evaluate a student's understanding of comparing and ordering fractions and decimals, multiplying fractions by whole numbers, dividing whole numbers by fractions, and solving real world problems that are relevant to 5th and 6th graders. By using problem-based learning, students develop their own strategies for computing with fractions, decimals and whole numbers to make sense of real life problems. When administering these tasks, I use the phrases "Illustrate and explain" o

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.