Most Valuable Point (MVP) How can we teach students to think deeper about their learning? Guide their thinking by having students identify the MVP of their notes, activities, lists, or classroom products. -identify the MVP -elaborate using words, pictures & numbers -encourage small/whole group sharing

Task Rotation 2.G Reason with shapes and their attributes. Mastery Task Identify the Most Valuable Point (MVP) of shapes and their attributes. Interpersonal Task Where in the World? What are three real world examples of places in your community where shapes have been used in architecture? Think: home, school, community Understanding Task Self-Expressive Task Write a creative story using as many mathematics words and terms as you can (at least 5) from the word bank. quadrilateral triangle pentagon hexagon cube 2-D 3-D angle face side partition edge vertex equal half third square closed square rectangle trapezoid

Spider Organizer Graphs Help students build and master critical vocabulary by mapping connections. Spider Organizer Graphs

Spider Organizer Graphs Help students build and master critical vocabulary by mapping connections. Spider Organizer Circle graphs look like pies Many different kinds Line graphs use lines Show data Graphs Show patterns Bar graphs use bars Scientists use them Help you see information Math Tools, Grades 3-12: 64 Ways to Differentiate Instruction and Increase Student Engagement, by H. Silver, J. Brunsting, and T. Walsh. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press.