The Nature of Math
“The book of nature is written in the language of mathematics”
-Galileo
Essential Question
How do we see math in the world around us?
Project Overview
Students will explore math in the world around them and see the beauty of mathematics. Students will develop a survey in order to collect data about our sixth grade community and then display that data in multiple ways. Students will create a math profile that will be installed at HTMMA and will participate in their first 6th grade exhibition on October 6th!
Products
Final Math Profile
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My Math Stats
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My Math Statement
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6th Grade Graphs
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Personal Photo
Project Skills
Math
Students can display numerical data in plots on a number line including, dot plots, histograms, bar graphs, and pie charts. Students can summarize numerical data sets in relation to their context.
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SEL
Quality Work: Students can use critique and revision to create a final product that is their best work.
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Presentation
Students can communicate information effectively and clearly and are prepared.
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Self-Awareness
Students understand their own strengths in math as they create their profiles as mathematicians
Project Timeline (5 weeks)
Week of August 29th
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My Favorite Math Problem
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Mathematical Mindsets
Week of September 5th
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What kind of learner are you?
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Math in Nature
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Mathematical Mindsets
Week of September 12th
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6th Grade Class Survey- Who Are We?
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Personal Math Reflection
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Mathematical Mindsets
Week of September 19th
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Data Analysis- Graphs 101
Week of September 26th
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Math Profile Layout Drafts & Critique
Week of October 5th
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Art Installation
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Class Presentations
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6th Grade Exhibition
Thursday, October 13th from 5:30-6:30pm @ HTMMA