Super Math

Students will need a mirror and tape measure to find the indirect measurement using similarity and proportions of heights outside of the school. A great end of the year activity to get students questioning and finding measurements themselves.

I have used this project for a few years now. The writing activity is scaffolded for use with all students and anyone can write. For students who are ready, the example problem can be removed, or try using it in a Google Doc for a class group project to edit and comment about the paragraph proof.

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.