October Math Resources
Problems of the Month:
Investigating Pumpkins
How many different ways can you measure a pumpkin?Can you measure it 5 different ways? Choose a type of measurement, find the correct measuring tool, and record your solution.Compare your results to 5 other students.
Whose pumpkin is the largest?
Create an award for each of the five pumpkins.
Order your results.
Find the mean of the results.
Graph your results.
The world's Largest Pumpkin weighed 2,096 pounds. Weigh your pumpkin. How many times larger was this pumpkin than yours?Write and solve your own pumpkin investigation.
How many pumpkins do you estimate are in this photo?
If the entire pumpkin patch is 100 times as large as this, now how many pumpkins? Represent your answer using base-10 notation.
IMPORTANT UPDATE:
Read the Update on MCAS and PARCC from the DESE September Meeting
Math Education Book Recommendation
"There is a clear gap between what research has shown to work in teaching math and what happens in schools and at home. This book bridges that gap by turning research findings into practical activities and advice.Boaler translates Carol Dweck's concept of 'mindset' into math teaching and parenting strategies, showing how students can go from self-doubt to strong self-confidence, which is so important to math learning. Boaler reveals the steps that must be taken by schools and parents to improve math education for all.Mathematical Mindsets: Unleashing Students' Potential through Creative Math, Inspiring Messages and Innovative Teaching (2015)
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