Thinking Outside the Box with Math
Presenter: Kim Marone krmarone@yahoo.com
We know what rigor is not, but what is rigor?
With a partner write a definition of what rigor is. What does rigor look like in the math classroom?
Be prepared to share your definition with the group.
Caine's Arcade 2: From a Movie to a Movement
Let's take a wild ride on a R.A.F.T.
Why use it?
- Encourages higher level thinking by making connections beyond the surface level
- Allows for student choice
- Enhances students' understanding of different points of view
R - Role
A - Audience
F - Format
T - Topic
# ROLE AUDIENCE FORMAT TOPIC
1 -----> Southerner-------> Northerner -----> * Choose one ----> Why are we so different?
2 -----> Slave in the south----> Cousin in the north----> *---> My life during the Civil War
3 -----> Northerner----------> Southerner--------------> * ------------------> Convince the
south that your ways are best!
* Choose one
write a letter, create a poster, write a diary entry, write a speech, write a thank you note, create a brochure, create a news story, give a telephone dialogue, write a poem, give an undercover report, prepare a public service announcement, create a postcard
Examples:
Working together with a partner create a RAFT for your students to use during math. Be prepared to share!
Great Teamwork Video - Very Fun to Watch
And the Big Bad Wolf Huffed and he Puffed and he...........
Learned a new strategy that was more effective!