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Looking for problems that promote group discussion and team work? How about data gathering, organization and analysis? Or, the really important one, using writing in math to explain solutions! These are problems that do just that! The Citizens of Half Moon Bay, Morton, and Their Pumpkins has 3 problems that build on each other. The investigations, based on triangular numbers, can be used with students in 5th through 8th grade. Students will problem solve at different levels using different stra

Students are asked to create a design given certain parameters. They are asked to work with fractions, convert units of measure within a system, and they will need to think critically in order to complete the tasks. Mathematical terminology will be practiced (excellent for English Language Learners working in small heterogeneous groups) as well as use of measurement and math tools (compass, ruler.) Students will work with formulas for circumference, area of a circle and area of a triangle. Might

Addison and the Advent Calendar - For Highly Able Math Students Looking for problems that promote group discussion and team work? How about data gathering, organization and analysis? Or, the really important one, using writing in math to explain solutions! These are problems that do just that! The investigations can be used with students in kindergarten through 5th grade. Students will problem solve at different levels using different strategies. Less experienced students should be encouraged