Get computers.
Today we are going to do a Performance Task called the Blocks Task.
Why do this? We want to develop our skills as "Problem Solvers." Solving one problem in many ways can be more beneficial in becoming a "Problem Solver" than solving many problems, each in one way.
We will be looking for the different ways the task or problem can be solved. Most math problems can be solved in different ways.
Solving complex problems is a Workforce Skill that employers are looking for in employees.
Another important strategy in becoming a good problem solver is reflecting on one's strategies and thinking to learn from the experience.
We will reflect on our strategies by talking about them and writing about them.
Today's task:
1. PARTNERS: Do a Three Reads. (5 minutes)
Partner A and B. Silently read straight through.
Partner A. Find the numbers and make sense of them. What do the numbers represent? CIRCLE
Partner B. What is the problem we need to solve? Identify it. What questions do we have about the problem. BOX
Finished SIGNAL: Turn your Blocks Task paper upside down.
2. SOLO: Do the Blocks Task by yourself. USE PEN! (5 minutes)
If you need blocks to use, there on some on the table. Tools not Toys!
Finished SIGNAL: Turn your Blocks Task paper upside down.
3. CLASS DISCUSSION: Students share their strategies. (15 minutes)
Look over Discussion Norms. Click here.
4. CLASS: Look over the Blocks Task rubric (one per pair). (5 minutes)
(Do not write on these. Please give them back when you are finished.)
5. SOLO: Look over the Blocks Tasks examples that are a 4. Click here. Why do you think they are a 4? Write your ideas about the strategies used in the worksheet called Is It Complete and/or Correct? (10 minutes)
6. TEAM DISCUSSION: Compare your ideas about the examples with your team. (4 minutes)
One minute each team member. That means you talk for the ENTIRE MINUTE.
7. CLASS DISCUSSION: Compare your ideas - share out. (5 minutes)
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