Super Math

Students are led through 3 levels of difficulty in SCRATCH Coding. Students begin creating a single program that draws polygons on the screen. The second project then has student code a random polygon drawing with a name for the shape. The final project steps students through creating a Sierpinski Triangle. Using a social media platform student can share out their projects and teachers can grade their projects on a self made rubric.

Use this Excel Spreadsheet as a warm-up activity to change students into new groups. Set up the class the way you would like and assign students their seats by giving them an assigned compound statement to write. Cut out and have students either write their warm-up on the provided group slip, or create your own. I use a daily sheet for the Problem of the Day and had students write their individual statements on the day.

This is a poster I put up in my classroom and have laminated on my lesson plan folder. It's a great way to model the practice of active learning. Modify the colors and graphics to help support your school spirit.