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Lessons

Linked on this page are suggestions for lessons that can help students develop a growth mindset and believe that the choices they make while performing mathematics has an impact.

Some of these lessons are adapted from or inspired by the amazing work of other educators.
Part of instilling agency in students is modeling it as educators. These lessons can and should be adapted to your circumstances. Show students the power of choice by making your own adaptations!

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Lesson Example #1
This task has been adapted for a middle school class from Dan Meyer's original task. Click the image to see the original on Dan's blog. Check out my adapted lesson plan on the right

Lesson Example #2
This task was developed in collaboration with other educators in my district. In this task, the choices students make directly impact the math they perform later in the task. This flexibility promotes creativity and communication within collaborative groups.

Lesson Example #3
This task has been adapted and extended from Robert Kaplinsky's original task. Click the image to see the original problem. See my adapted lesson plan on the right.

Below are some more of my favorite 21st Century Lessons plans. Click the images below to check out the lessons at the source!

Interactive lesson on Desmos. Focuses on ratio tables and patterns

Inquiry lesson from Robert Kaplinsky. Answer the question, why bother with scientific notation?

Proportion solving problem from Mathalicious. Does Usain Bolt's height and leg length give him an advantage?

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